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GINGRICH SEES THE PROBLEMS BUT WHERE ARE THE SOLUTIONS?
I have written extensively on a man I consider one of the most brilliant conceptualists in the conservative movement, Newt Gingrich. There is little doubt that Newt drives both friends and enemies batty at times and, like all conceptualists is given to vagueness and a maddening circular logic ...
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?
Newt: Obama speech was Carter-like
politico.com — "It shrinks his presidency," said Gingrich. (more) Newt: Obama speech was Carter-like
Gingrich On 2012: Palin "Is Very Formidable"
hotlineoncall.nationaljournal.com — 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 ... (more) Gingrich On 2012: Palin "Is Very Formidable"
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Newt Gingrich: Long on Ideas, Short on Solutions
GayPatriot — ... In his post yesterday which I highly (***HIGHLY***) recommend, Rick Moran offers a similar view, calling the Georgian, “one of the most brilliant conceptualists in the conservative movement.” Despite his appreciation for Gingrich’s understanding of the sweep of history and the mechanics of politics, Moran identifies Newt’s principal flaw: ...

Weds. political links
Maggie's Farm — ... light-weight, casual, and un-serious about his manner and his comments. A State's Rights resolution from NH. Good stuff. Daniel Pearl and the normalization of evil. WSJ Busheron! Neocons attack Obama for doing to defence what they did to America's culture Well, Badminton sounds like a great idea. But the Iranians want to play Badminton with nuke missiles. The good and the bad about Newt. Rick Moran. He's still the best conceptualist the Conservatives have. NYT ...

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