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12. it's more a sign of how bad the Republican Party has become

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Newt Gingrich pushes back on Nelson Mandela criticism [View all] 7962 Dec 2013 OP

just linked this article over at a conservative site. we'll see how it goes over Pretzel_Warrior Dec 2013 #1

I'm going to do the same. Mr.Bill Dec 2013 #57

"So let me say to those conservatives who don�t want SDjack Dec 2013 #2

I think you meant "Timothy"? George II Dec 2013 #50

Yes (thanks) SDjack Dec 2013 #54

Terry Nichols yesphan Dec 2013 #68

When Gingrich sounds reasonable, you know the other side has gone completely off the Chakab Dec 2013 #3

Amen. Cha Dec 2013 #6

+100 JustAnotherGen Dec 2013 #29

Yeah, no kidding! calimary Dec 2013 #36

On the head!!! WinstonSmith4740 Dec 2013 #58

On the head back atcha! It's so funny, WinstonSmith4740, calimary Dec 2013 #64

It may be the better angel emerging from Newt DearAbby Dec 2013 #4

For you I'm sympathetic, but for him, wait five minutes before extending the olive branch. QuestForSense Dec 2013 #17

Trust by verify....n/t DearAbby Dec 2013 #19

He's a scorpion. And he'll always be a scorpion. calimary Dec 2013 #37

Well, he did vote for sanctions... bobclark86 Dec 2013 #5

Even Mitch McConnell voted for sanctions oberliner Dec 2013 #46

I'm speechless. KeepItReal Dec 2013 #7

Holy shit!!! LTR Dec 2013 #8

Ditto SoapBox Dec 2013 #9

I think it's scary for us, for some to think Newt sounds okay. Newt is 100% an ass. tofuandbeer Dec 2013 #10

it's more a sign of how bad the Republican Party has become JI7 Dec 2013 #12

Yeah I know (and sorry for the foul language), but having lived throught that guy's tofuandbeer Dec 2013 #18

This. ^^^ calimary Dec 2013 #38

+1 tofuandbeer Dec 2013 #66

Newt supports same sex marriage also, he isn't running for political office JI7 Dec 2013 #11

newt voted against the resolution calling for mandelas release from prison. pothos Dec 2013 #13

He voted for the veto override... bobclark86 Dec 2013 #14

that was years ago so if he changed his views on this it's a good thing JI7 Dec 2013 #24

Welcome to DU, pothos! calimary Dec 2013 #39

This message was self-deleted by its author delrem Dec 2013 #15

This is your creation Mr. Gingrich. YOU built this Newt, Few people have done more than Newt Douglas Carpenter Dec 2013 #16

this TeamPooka Dec 2013 #22

yes, he knows what he was doing when he kept bringing up "food stamps" JI7 Dec 2013 #25

Yep. TRUE! We must never forget this! calimary Dec 2013 #40

+1. Bernardo de La Paz Dec 2013 #49

+1000 Gingrich should embrace his monster child Tom Ripley Dec 2013 #52

* ronnie624 Dec 2013 #56

Umm. . .did time stop? I agree with Neutron Newt? Nanjing to Seoul Dec 2013 #20

So then, the Republican national train wreck that is, is so far gone that Newt sounds like a liberal silvershadow Dec 2013 #21

No, he doesn't sound like a liberal democrat Scootaloo Dec 2013 #23

It' s just that it seems that... dchill Dec 2013 #27

how can he possibly be surprised Skittles Dec 2013 #26

The world must be ending, Newt and I agree! cntrygrl Dec 2013 #28

Welcome to DU, cntrygrl! calimary Dec 2013 #42

Maybe Newt will now see what a hateful bunch of bigots and miscreants support the GOP? kelliekat44 Dec 2013 #30

A stopped analog clock.. sendero Dec 2013 #31

Stop and think TNNurse Dec 2013 #32

Welcome to DU, TNNurse! calimary Dec 2013 #44

Poor Newt durablend Dec 2013 #33

Don't look for a similar statement from Ted Cruz, about his rabid fans' comments. Paladin Dec 2013 #34

Spare the Crocodile Tears mrchips Dec 2013 #35

Welcome to DU, mrchips! calimary Dec 2013 #45

Bigots like alcoholics Cryptoad Dec 2013 #41

He may have said some of the right things, however Newt failed to admit he voted against.... DrewFlorida Dec 2013 #43

Don't be fooled. Getrich is also using this as a talking point BumRushDaShow Dec 2013 #47

Another question to ask them.... What would you give up 27 years of your life for.... Marje Dec 2013 #48

Spare me. Enthusiast Dec 2013 #51

Huh? Why would President Obama be pro-colonialism? Why would anybody? Isn't colonialism 24601 Dec 2013 #53

Exactly. Enthusiast Dec 2013 #62

Wow! The GOP base is even moving to the right of Newt Gingrich! aaaaaa5a Dec 2013 #55

Another "I don't like Gingrich but..." NastyRiffraff Dec 2013 #59

Holy Shit! Sky Masterson Dec 2013 #60

I read 'What would you have done faced with that crushing government?' as a call for Teaterrorism. freshwest Dec 2013 #61

Drinking from the well he poisoned(NT) The Wizard Dec 2013 #63

Thank you Bucky Dec 2013 #67

This is what he says in public. RoccoR5955 Dec 2013 #65