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DarkSteven -> Why is Gingrich doing this? (4/29/2012 7:43:45 AM)
The story is that he will drop out Wednesday. That I understand. What I don't understand is that he's letting the cat out of the bag already. Why not just resign and be done with it, instead of scheduling a press conference and then disclosing what the purpose of the conference is? Maybe it's my training as an engineer, in which you accomplish things with minimal fuss and then move on. Is the goal in DC to get as much PR for everything you do?

kdsub -> RE: Why is Gingrich doing this? (4/29/2012 7:45:35 AM)
You must remember...He wants to be the VP. Butch

Moonhead -> RE: Why is Gingrich doing this? (4/29/2012 7:56:09 AM)
And the barrista at the coffee shop I use in town wants to direct television dramas for the Beeb. The way that Gringrich has been carrying on for the last six months, I think the lad in the coffee shop probably has a more realistic goal in mind...

Owner59 -> RE: Why is Gingrich doing this? (4/29/2012 8:02:02 AM)
He was one of the best parts of the train wreck......and will entertain well at the Tampa convention.

subrob1967 -> RE: Why is Gingrich doing this? (4/29/2012 8:36:56 AM)
He's an attention whore, the spotlight has to be on the Newtster.

Musicmystery -> RE: Why is Gingrich doing this? (4/29/2012 8:47:54 AM)
quote: Why is Gingrich doing this? Because there are people with delusions born of incredibly huge egos... ...and then there's Gingrich, who exceeds the excesses of them all.

farglebargle -> RE: Why is Gingrich doing this? (4/29/2012 8:53:26 AM)
He's negotiating with Romney for his delegates. In exchange, I hear, Newt is asking for enough money to retire the campaign debt he ran up -- counter to conservative financial principles, of course...

OttersSwim -> RE: Why is Gingrich doing this? (4/29/2012 8:56:41 AM)
Best Dr. Evil Voice Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press. I have called you here today to announce that I am no longer running for President. Why, you may ask? I am no longer running for President...because I do not need to... (Pinky to lip) While you have all been foolishly chasing after my opponent, I have secretly been constructing a moon base from which I am ready to launch my new campaign...the "GingrichTron 2012". (air quotes) Do I expect you to applaud? No, America, I expect you to die...(Pinky to lip)

MrRodgers -> RE: Why is Gingrich doing this? (4/29/2012 12:26:54 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: farglebargle He's negotiating with Romney for his delegates. In exchange, I hear, Newt is asking for enough money to retire the campaign debt he ran up -- counter to conservative financial principles, of course... There are such thoughts as conservative financial principles ? I haven't seen any but greed. They are as financially unprincipled as any western political party in history. Ryans' budget gives new meaning to the words hypocritical or chutzpah...take your pick.

Hillwilliam -> RE: Why is Gingrich doing this? (4/29/2012 6:10:10 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: subrob1967 He's an attention whore, the spotlight has to be on the Newtster. Word. [sm=agree.gif]

Owner59 -> RE: Why is Gingrich doing this? (4/29/2012 6:16:44 PM)
It`s newty`s way of edging......he wants to last as looooong as possible..... The president gave a shout-out to newty at the WHCD saying......Go Newt!....it`s not to late!......lol

dcnovice -> RE: Why is Gingrich doing this? (4/29/2012 6:20:10 PM)
quote: Is the goal in DC to get as much PR for everything you do? Yes.

SoftBonds -> RE: Why is Gingrich doing this? (4/29/2012 9:41:04 PM)
Newt has a number of financial...lets be honest here, schemes. After he left congress, he did quite well for himself with these schemes, bolstered by his "conservative credentials." When his initial fame began to fade, he ran for president in 2008, added "presidential contender," to his resume, got a lot of free press, and dropped back out. Now I'm not sure whether his recent run was a "folks think this run is just like the 2008 run, just for attention, so even though it is, I have to act like it isn't." Or whether Newt bought into his own press, thought he had a chance, or even just got mad at Romney for some of the mud being flung. That said, all he really needs is what he already got, his name thrown around as a political big-man, so he can continue to peddle advice and such.

xssve -> RE: Why is Gingrich doing this? (4/30/2012 8:00:23 PM)
quote: Maybe it's my training as an engineer, in which you accomplish things with minimal fuss and then move on. Is the goal in DC to get as much PR for everything you do? Yes.

xssve -> RE: Why is Gingrich doing this? (4/30/2012 8:01:37 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: dcnovice quote: Is the goal in DC to get as much PR for everything you do? Yes. Lol, great minds.

hlen5 -> RE: Why is Gingrich doing this? (4/30/2012 8:37:38 PM)
quote: ORIGINAL: subrob1967 He's an attention whore, the spotlight has to be on the Newtster. You beat me to it!! Plus, it's more related airtime for his and Calista's new books.

kalikshama -> RE: Why is Gingrich doing this? (5/1/2012 3:38:54 AM)
quote: ORIGINAL: OttersSwim Best Dr. Evil Voice Ladies and Gentlemen of the Press. I have called you here today to announce that I am no longer running for President. Why, you may ask? I am no longer running for President...because I do not need to... (Pinky to lip) While you have all been foolishly chasing after my opponent, I have secretly been constructing a moon base from which I am ready to launch my new campaign...the "GingrichTron 2012". (air quotes) Do I expect you to applaud? No, America, I expect you to die...(Pinky to lip) [sm=rofl.gif][sm=rofl.gif][sm=rofl.gif][sm=rofl.gif][sm=rofl.gif]

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