Gingrich On 2012: Palin "Is Very Formidable"

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hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com - 2/2/2009

Gingrich On 2012: Palin "Is Very Formidable"

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WASHINGTON -- Former House Speaker Newt Gingrigh said today that the 2012 Republican Party nominee will emerge from "a wide open field" -- but he suggested that AK Gov. Sarah Palin would have a "substantial advantage" in Iowa, the first-in-the nation caucus state, where she has "a very big ...

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blogs.cqpolitics.com - 2/4/2009

Why Not Gingrich for HHS?

— blogs.cqpolitics.com — Quick, name three past secretaries of HHS. Okay, two? One? Don't even know what HHS stands for? Don't worry, most Americans probably would fail this little quiz. If you passed, take your honors as a super geek. In normal times,... (more) Why Not Gingrich for HHS?

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politico.com - 2/7/2009

Newt: Obama speech was Carter-like

— politico.com — "It shrinks his presidency," said Gingrich. (more) Newt: Obama speech was Carter-like

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thehill.com - 2/2/2009

Gingrich sees open field, mounting crises

— thehill.com — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) suggested Monday morning that the country faces mounting challenges at home and abroad to an extent most Americans simply cannot comprehend. "The world is much more difficult than any American realizes, and ... (more) Gingrich sees open field, mounting crises

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Gingrich Now Sees Palin as "Formidable"
Taegan Goddard's Political Wire — ... According to The Hotline, he says Palin would have a "substantial advantage" in Iowa, the first-in-the nation caucus state, where she has "a very big base." ...

Remainders: All the way...
Ben Smith's Blog — ... has Daschle's back. Delegate Guru Jeff Berman heads to Bryan Cave. Jill Biden is back at work. The White House begins coordinating with outside liberal groups. Dodd refinances his houses, with caution this time. Simon Rosenberg says Steele wasn't the best choice, he was the only choice. Chris Hill becomes the new ambassador to Iraq. Ron Sims is named No. 2 at HUD. Gingrich says Palin will be "formidable" in 2012, at least in Iowa. Goldfarb's ...

A wink’s as good as a nod to a blind elephant
Balloon Juice — Newt Gingrich today on Palin 2012: “If Sarah Palin seeks out a group of sophisticated policy advisers and spends time developing a series of fairly sophisticated positions,” Gingrich said during his 33rd visit to the Christian Science Monitor breakfast series, “she is very formidable.” I’m not quite sure what sophisticated (even with the modifier “fairly) might mean here. Maybe it means she’ll be putting Prada on the RNC credit card instead of Saks this time around. ...

Early Morning Swim
Firedoglake — ... Fewer tax cuts, more of this, please. I guess serving as Lt. Governor = being on welfare. 75-21. Why is Gregg going to Commerce? More Daschle problems? NYT: he should withdraw. "The most powerful women in America." Smacking down the wingnut spin on rendition. Go 'Cuda! "Joe" "The Plumber" update. Please make it stop.