Newt Gingrich launches tirade over marriage at South Carolina debate
The Guardian
Enlarge image Newt Gingrich Newt Gingrich Republican presidential candidate and former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich speaks during a campaign stop at the Low Country Sportsmen BBQ for Newt event in Walterboro, South Carolina on Jan. 19, 2012. CHARLESTON, S.C. — Newt Gingrich, seeking to maintain his momentum, tapped back into the deep reservoir [...]
Read MoreMarianne Gingrich, Newt's ex-wife, says he wanted 'open marriage'
Washington P
Presidential candidate Newt Gingrich in 1999 asked his second wife for an “open marriage” or a divorce at the same time he was giving speeches around the country on family and religious values, his former wife, Marianne, told The Washington Post on ABC News is out with this preview and some excerpts from its hotly [...]
Read MoreNewt Gingrich asked for 'open marriage,' former wife says
Boston.com
No other Republican candidate expresses visceral, full-bodied disgust with President Obama quite like Newt Gingrich does. Otherwise Paul is no more legit than Rick Perry, who calls himself conservative after a career of crony capitalism, or Newt Gingrich, who calls himself conservative while he takes big dough from Freddie Mac and then lies about it, [...]
Read MoreJon Huntsman to Drop Out of Presidential Race
Wall Street
Jon M. Huntsman Jr. told campaign advisors today that he intends to drop out of the 2012 GOP race, one week ahead of the South Carolina primaries. He will endorse Romney, according to The New York Times. That should Former Utah governor Jon Huntsman, after a less-than-expected third place finish in Tuesday's New Hampshire primary, [...]
Read MoreSuper PAC Satire: Colbert Explains (Faux) Presidential Run to ABC News
ABC News
"The counties need the money, and Colbert Super PAC wants to give it to you; call it a Christmas Miracle," he wrote. "I've already filled out the check, and to prove it's no joke, I've written 'No Joke' in the memo line." Colbert later wrote that the Colbert said, a twinge of sarcasm in his [...]
Read MoreNew Hampshire primary results: Is Jon Huntsman toast?
Christian Sc
By HOLLY RAMER, The Associated Press CONCORD, N.H. — Former Utah Gov. Jon Huntsman vowed Tuesday to press on to South Carolina after finishing third in the New Hampshire primary on which he had staked his Huntsman criticizes the bailouts and proposes a breakup of Wall Street's biggest banks. Why isn't this guy leading the [...]
Read MoreCampaign Appeals to Inundate South Carolina Voters
New York Tim
MANCHESTER, N.H. — Jon Huntsman may have clawed his way to a third-place finish in New Hampshire, but he must overcome major challenges to remain competitive in the race for the Republican presidential nomination. Gingrich has finished no higher than 4th in Iowa and New Hampshire primary voting heading into South Carolina's 'First in the [...]
Read MoreJon Huntsman to continue campaign, says he's headed to South Carolina
CBS News
By Kurt Orzeck at TheWrap Did Stephen Colbert snag the Huntsman Bump? A new poll in which the satirical talk-show host is theoretically pitted against the actual Republican presidential candidates finds Colbert ahead of Jon Huntsman in South Carolina. Ron Paul (L) shakes hands with former Utah governor Jon Huntsman (R) (AFP Photo / Mandel [...]
Read MoreA primer on tomorrow's New Hampshire primary
msnbc.com
NBC's deputy political director Mark Murray has a closer look at the NH primary. In 2008 didn't then Senator Obama, head into NH with a double digit lead over Hillary? One thing about NH voters, they usually hand us a January 'surprise'. NBC's deputy political director Mark Murray has a closer look at the NH [...]
Read MoreNewt Gingrich, Rick Santorum don't pass on second-chance shot at Mitt Romney
Boston.com
By Ryan O'Connor Occupy protesters left little doubt about their feelings for Rick Santorum following Sunday morning's debate. Rick Santorum has become a hot name and a polarizing force in the Republican presidential race following his impressive By Michael A. Memoli Long before his jump in the polls, Rick Santorum stood out for his debate [...]
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