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Rick Perry Declares ‘Strategic Retreat,’ Endorses ‘Visionary’ Gingrich
NORTH CHARLESTON, S.C. "As a Texan, I've never shied away from a fight," Rick Perry said in explaining his decision to drop out of the 2012 campaign as a "strategic retreat." "This campaign has never been about the candidate," said the Texas governor, who soared to the top of the polls after announcing his Republican presidential candidacy in August, but saw his support evaporate after a series of disastrous debate performances in September. "I've always believed the mission is greater than the man." via The American Spectator : The Spectacle Blog : Rick Perry Declares 'Strategic Retreat,' Endorses 'Visionary' Gingrich. video platform video management video solutions video player
Insider Advantage Poll Shows Gingrich Leading Romney
GOP Front Runner Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich are in a virtual tie in South Carolina, according to an Insider Advantage poll conducted on Wednesday night. The poll also indicates that Gingrich is garnering votes from Rick Santorum academic writing and Rick Perry. The poll was taken ahead of the news that Texas Governor Rick Perry online viagra will withdraw from the contest and endorse Newt Gingrich. Insider Advantage Poll Results: Gingrich 32 Romney 29 Santorum 11 Perry 3 Santorum and Perry had 16% and 6% respectively prior to this poll. It is not clear yet how Perry's withdrawal will influence the race, but it is becoming incrasingly apparent that the race will be between the establishment pick Mitt Romney and former Speaker Newt [...]
Gingrich Sees A South Carolina Surge
FLORENCE, S.C. — On the morning after a bellicose debate performance that had the audience leaping to its feet, Newt Gingrich got this challenge from a retired Marine officer who had come to hear him speak at an art gallery here. “What I’ve been looking for in my candidate is, we’ve got to bloody Obama’s nose,” Vence Jelovchan said. “I don’t want to bloody his nose,” the former House speaker replied. “I want to knock him out.” There is much on the line for Gingrich in cialis online without no prescription South Carolina. Saturday’s GOP primary could spell the end of his presidential hopes — and with them, a political career that has helped shape Republican politics for more than three decades. So, with the stakes that high, Gingrich has returned to [...]
SC GOP Presidential Debate – Winners
Last night's SC debate can be considered the best of all the previous debates. Romney rivals tried to plant doubts about the front runner , while Newt Gingrich and Rick Santorum quarreled over who is the most conservative to challenge Mitt Romney. While Romney held his own, Newt Gingrich even received a standing ovation. While candidates exchanged punches, there were plenty of attacks on the incumbent in the White House. Romney continued to lead in the polls prior to the debate and his opponents were well aware that they had to score a few points, if not a knock out punch to continue their quest for the White House. Newt Gingrich started out with his Bain Capital attack, although in fairness the first question led him into it. “There was a pattern in some companies, a [...]
South Carolina GOP Candidate Campaign Events January 11-13, 2012
First in the South Primary Candidate Tracker South Carolina Primary January 21, 2012 6:00 PM – Gov. Mitt Romney with Gov. Nikki Haley The Hall at Senate’s End 320 Senate Street, Columbia, SC 29201 6:15 PM – Gov. Rick Perry holding a campaign event at Al’s Family Restaurant 611 Atomic Road, North Augusta, SC 29841 7:00 PM – Gov. Jon Huntsman hosting a town hall meeting North Charleston City Council Chambers 2500 City Hall Lane, North Charleston, SC 29406 7:00 PM – Sen. Rick Santorum Campaign Rally Historic Springdale House & Gardens 3150 Platt Springs Road, Columbia, SC 29170 7:30 PM – Speaker Newt Gingrich Greenville Co. GOP Fundraiser 410 Hudson Rd, Greenville, SC 29615 January 12 7:50 AM – Gov. Mitt Romney holding a grassroots [...]
Romney Headed for Comfortable Win in New Hampshire – PPP Poll
After two back to back debates this past weekend, front runner Governor Mitt Romney appears to be headed for a comfortable lead in New Hampshire, according to the latest and last Public Policy Polling poll (PPP). This is the last poll prior to the New Hampshire Primary. The latest poll has Mitt Romney leading with 35%, Ron Paul second at 18%, Jon Huntsman at 16%, Newt Gingrich at 12%, Rick Santorum at 11%, Buddy Roemer at 3%, while Rick Perry brings up the rear with just 1%. According to the poll analysis, both Santorum and Huntsman have some momentum, leaving the possibility for Jon Huntsman to move into second place ahead of Ron Paul, while Rick Santorum could overtake Newt Gingrich to move into fourth place. Most of the campaigns have moved on to South Carolina where the first [...]
Laughable- CBS Fights With Gingrich, Accuses Him of Starting Class War
Gingrich is starting a Class War, Really? Am I watching SNL? CBS's Early Show repeatedly hit GOP candidate Newt Gingrich on Friday over his comments on African-Americans and food stamps. The network played the quote for African-American Congressman Tim Scott (R-S.C.) and engaged Gingrich over the context, even accusing him of trying to start a class war. "You've accused President Obama of trying to start a class war," co-host Nancy Cordes told Gingrich in an interview at the bottom of the 7 a.m. hour. "Aren't you doing the same thing?" she pressed him. The accusation came after CBS correspondent Jan Crawford described his newly-negative campaign as "using a flamethrower and scorching this field. " "But after he was hit with some negative ads he is not only answering back, guys [...]
Gingrich: Paul Worse Than Obama
The 2012 Election seems to be the Election of the Metaphor Newt Gingrich has finally found a politician he considers even worse than the president he calls socialist, anti-colonialist and radical. That would be his fellow Republican Ron Paul. "I think Barack Obama is very destructive to the future of the United States. I think Ron Paul's views are totally outside the mainstream of virtually every decent American," Gingrich said Tuesday in a CNN interview with Wolf Blitzer. Could he vote for Paul? "No." If it came down to Paul vs. Obama? "You'd have a very tough choice at that point." Gingrich's fencing with Mitt Romney seems like an afternoon at a gentleman's club compared with his slams on Paul. "As people get to know more about Ron Paul, who disowns 10 years of his own [...]
Gingrich fails to qualify for GOP primary ballot in Virginia – Romney, Paul remain
A Rookie mistake we thought when Perry missed the Ballot, but Gingrich has been around the block a few years. Political strategists know that one should make sure that signature are obtained by known supporters who are registered to vote in the state. Often one will ask for a voter ID or a drivers License A 10,000 requirement means at least 15,000 signatures Period. The lesson: always expect your opponents (in your party or the other) will not play clean politics, Trust but verify like they are a Nuclear power. Gingrich, Perry fail to qualify for GOP primary ballot in Virginia Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich failed to collect enough signatures to appear on the Virginia primary ballot, the Republican Party of Virginia announced Saturday morning. Gingrich, as well as [...]
Gingrich interrupted by occupy protesters at press conference – YouTube
So "this is what democracy looks like"? Mob rule. Folks forget we live in a Republic. How is it that the Left is champions of the First Amendment as long as they are the ones speaking? Gingrich interrupted by occupy protesters at press conference via Gingrich interrupted by occupy protesters at press conference - YouTube.
