Gingrich: GOP ready to shut government down over drilling - Republican National Committee, Politics

The Original Maverick? Or Just More Of The Same?
DownWithTyranny! — ... American Automobile Association strongly recommends it,” McCain said. Well ole Newt might not agree. It might not have worked out that well for Gingrich last time but... one of the most widely loathed men to have ever sat in the Speaker's chair was back on Capitol Hill today to give a pep talk to the flagging Texas Tea Party kooks still running around waving their pitiful toy tire gauges. Newt, who has apparently forgotten what happened last time the Repuglies pulled this stunt, is threatening to shut down the government again. ...

Gingrich Threatens Government Shutdown
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich "indicates his party is seriously considering another shutdown threat to force a vote on offshore oil drilling in September," CNN reports. ...

Who Says Republicans Aren’t Funny?
Firedoglake — ... . Newt Gingrich threatens to shut down the government if the Dems won't allow a vote on drilling in September. Because, well, it worked so well the first time. Newt doesn't seem to realize that this isn't his call, and the guy who would be in charge is trying to sink a putt on the 9th, but a camera is a camera and Newt hath no fear. Or shame, apparently. ...

Midday open thread
Daily Kos — ... Woo hoo! Welcome back Newt! And yes, your idea to shut down the government again is brilliant. Please convince your fellow Republicans to play along. Last time you did it, it was an unmitigated disaster a rousing success. ...

NRCC Conference Call: The House Oil Party
Hot Air » Top Picks — ... this rebellion has resonated among Americans, and Democrats have begun to notice it. Will they come back early? Probably not, but Cole feels that they will have to deal realistic when they do return. GOP members feel energized with this effort. They got a nice boost from Newt Gingrich’s visit, which gave the story an added boost. Questions: I had to drop off to take another call. The mood on the call seemed ebullient. Cole feels that the Republicans have a winning hand, which John Boehner says will allow Republicans to beat back a CR on the drilling ban. Let’s hope ...

He's Baaaack
Daily Kos — Still the face of the House GOP, Newt arrives to save the day: He led Republicans into government shutdowns in the 1990s, and now, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich indicates his party is seriously considering another shutdown threat to force a vote on offshore oil drilling in September.... Gingrich did attract more camera crews, and he used the opportunity to point to what may be the GOP's next strategy: If Democrats refuse to hold a separate vote on oil drilling, Republicans could try to block the votes needed to keep government running past ...

Up-Or-Down, Or Shutting Down? The GOP's New Demands
TalkLeft — It would almost be funny if it weren't so outrageous. Republicans aren't satisfied with the willingness of some congressional Democrats to negotiate in good faith about a comprehensive energy policy that might permit limited offshore drilling (with environmental safeguards and a requirement that drilling leases actually be used) in exchange for development of wind and solar energy and reduced subsidies for oil companies. Republicans, who threw this year's appropriations process into chaos by trying to force drilling provisions into spending bills, renewed their calls Monday for an up-or-down vote on lifting the drilling ...

they turned me into a Newt and other witcheries
Sisyphus Shrugged — ... ), and as recently as September Newt wanted very badly to let you know that he owns Republican congressional obstructionism, thank you very much ...