CINCINNATI (TDB) -- Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich -- who's been blasting Democrat Barack Obama for consorting with "hard-left intellectuals" -- is headed to Cincinnati. He's scheduled for a Wednesday fundraiser at the downtown Hyatt Regency, an event that includes a $1,000 per person VIP reception. Newt never jumped into the 2008 presidential contest, dashing the hopes of many conservatives. Instead, he's been dashing around the nation raising money for House GOP veterans like Steve Chabot who are facing tough 2008 contests. Details about the Chabot event are available on the Hamilton County Republican Party web site.
Gingrich has his own online operation, where he hawks everything from autographed copies of his books to faux Speaker's gavels engraved with his name. He also has this slogan posted: "Real Change Requires Real Change." Chabot is running for a sixth term against Democrat Steve Driehaus, a state legislator whose been raising serious cash in a district targeted by the DCCC's red-to-blue campaign. Thus, any mention of the need for real change probably won't come up during Gingrich's stumping for the OH-01 Republican incumbent. Newt has been delivering red meat lately -- bashing Obama's pastor, whom he says is not a racist but an avowed leftist.
"First of all, nothing Pastor Wright said was racist. Pastor Wright was saying what all hard-left intellectuals, whether they're white or black or brown or Asian or whatever their background -- if you go out and read what the hard left says to itself, it is a consistent diatribe against the United States. It consistently condemns the United States.
"There are people -- I talked to somebody tonight who pointed out 10 years ago, they went to a college commencement in the north at a liberal college where a substantial number of people would not stand up for the Pledge of Allegiance or for 'The Star Spangled Banner.' I mean, this is nothing new. The fact that it happens to be African-American is irrelevent. This is a normal diatribe, a normal assault on America and it's common for a substantial number of hard-left people."
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Monday, March 17, 2008
Monday, September 10, 2007
Newt's Eye On Ohio? His 'Non-Partisan' 527 Plans Session At Butler County GOP
CINCINNATI (TDB) -- Newt Gingrich's American Solutions 527 bills itself as a "unique non-partisan organization designed to rise above traditional gridlocked partisanship." Others suggest it is nothing other than a clever way to raise money and mount a presidential campaign without openly declaring for office. Today, there seems to be some evidence of the latter.
The Daily Bellwether has learned an American Solutions symposium is scheduled for Sept. 29 at the Butler County Republican Party headquarters -- seemingly an unusual venue for the gathering of a group taking part in a televised conference "designed to rise above traditional gridlocked partisanship." After all, a political party headquarters is built upon and dedicated to the cause of partisanship. Non-partisan? Who's kidding whom?
Gingrich also says he plans to make up his mind on a candidacy sometime this month.
"Whether or not I might be a candidate for President is something we will address in September 2007 . . ."
Butler County just happens to be the home of House Minority Leader John Boehner, an ally of Gingrich in the early 1990s when Republicans came up with the "Contract for America" that ended four decades of Democratic majorities in the House of Representatives. Could American Solutions deliver a 2008 version of the contract? Butler County is also the buckle of SW Ohio's Republican belt, the counties that surround Cincinnati. It voted overwhelmingly for President Bush in 2004. Former White House strategist Karl Rove said the county was key to his plans for winning Ohio, and calls it the centerpiece of the 2004 Bush victory,
The Sept. 29 session is listed on the Butler GOP's September event calendar. Click the link and scan down the list and this is what appears:
"9.29.2007American Solutions 'Solutions Day 1.0' Symposium by Speaker Newt Gingrich - Headquarters - 1-3:30pm"
Gingrich has played coy about his presidential intentions. He says in a letter that he's holding symposiums across the country to focus on change. It is not supposed to be about presidential politics. But he does say in the letter's second from last paragraph he's going to make his decision about a race for the White House sometime this month.
The Daily Bellwether has learned an American Solutions symposium is scheduled for Sept. 29 at the Butler County Republican Party headquarters -- seemingly an unusual venue for the gathering of a group taking part in a televised conference "designed to rise above traditional gridlocked partisanship." After all, a political party headquarters is built upon and dedicated to the cause of partisanship. Non-partisan? Who's kidding whom?
Gingrich also says he plans to make up his mind on a candidacy sometime this month.
"Whether or not I might be a candidate for President is something we will address in September 2007 . . ."
Butler County just happens to be the home of House Minority Leader John Boehner, an ally of Gingrich in the early 1990s when Republicans came up with the "Contract for America" that ended four decades of Democratic majorities in the House of Representatives. Could American Solutions deliver a 2008 version of the contract? Butler County is also the buckle of SW Ohio's Republican belt, the counties that surround Cincinnati. It voted overwhelmingly for President Bush in 2004. Former White House strategist Karl Rove said the county was key to his plans for winning Ohio, and calls it the centerpiece of the 2004 Bush victory,
The Sept. 29 session is listed on the Butler GOP's September event calendar. Click the link and scan down the list and this is what appears:
"9.29.2007American Solutions 'Solutions Day 1.0' Symposium by Speaker Newt Gingrich - Headquarters - 1-3:30pm"
Gingrich has played coy about his presidential intentions. He says in a letter that he's holding symposiums across the country to focus on change. It is not supposed to be about presidential politics. But he does say in the letter's second from last paragraph he's going to make his decision about a race for the White House sometime this month.
Monday, August 06, 2007
Newt's On The Warpath: But Would He Attack Pakistan?
CINCINNATI (TDB) -- Newt Gingrich has not backed away from a news story that says he told a group of 300 college conservatives last week that the United States is losing the War on Terror because of Bush administration incompetence.
Today, the former House Speaker has the entire 'phony war' story posted on his Website, including his pointed criticism of the GOP for its failures to convince or demonstrate to the American electorate that it had a clue about how to govern the nation during the Bush years.
"We were in charge for six years. I don't think you can look and say that was a great success."
Gingrich, who is a potential GOP presidential candidate, also said:
"We've been engaged in a phony war. The only people who have been taking this seriously are the combat miliarty."
He spoke to the National Conservative Student Conference, a conclave sponsored by the Young America's Foundation in Herndon, Va. Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Bob Deans, who covered Gingrich's appearance, noted the group was founded in the 1960s to support the Vietnam War.
Today, the former House Speaker has the entire 'phony war' story posted on his Website, including his pointed criticism of the GOP for its failures to convince or demonstrate to the American electorate that it had a clue about how to govern the nation during the Bush years.
"We were in charge for six years. I don't think you can look and say that was a great success."
Gingrich, who is a potential GOP presidential candidate, also said:
"We've been engaged in a phony war. The only people who have been taking this seriously are the combat miliarty."
He spoke to the National Conservative Student Conference, a conclave sponsored by the Young America's Foundation in Herndon, Va. Atlanta Journal-Constitution reporter Bob Deans, who covered Gingrich's appearance, noted the group was founded in the 1960s to support the Vietnam War.
Tuesday, March 13, 2007
Rasmussen On Minnesota Senate: Dem Al Franken Has Real Shot
CINCINNATI (TDB) -- Minnesota freshman U.S. Sen. Norm Coleman has less than 50% support, and that means the Republican has a serious challenge on his hands from Al Franken, the comedian-turned-Air America talkshow host who is after Coleman's job.
Coleman holds a 10-point lead over Franken, which is slender for an incumbent seeking reelection. Franken could face opposition in Minnesota's 2008 Democratic primary, but the poll shows he's already competitive against the Republican.
"Generally speaking, incumbents who poll below 50% are potentially vulnerable."
That news today from Rasmussen Reports, a polling organization that said Coleman was up 46% to 36% in its first survey of 500 likely Minnesota voters. Rasmussen conducted the telephone survey March 7 and released the results today. It was encouraging news for Franken, who left Air America last month but has wondered aloud if voters are ready for a comedian. He first came to wide public attention on Saturday Night Live in the show's early years.
Although voters under 30 prefer Franken over Coleman, Rasmussen said Franken has a high unfavorable rating, 46%, which exceeds Coleman's by four points. The results are HERE.
Meanwhile, Rasmussen said the Republican presidential race is all Rudy, Rudy, Rudy. Sen. John McCain (16%) is slumping but remains No. 2 to former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani (37%), who is padding his lead. Newt Gingrich (11%) is third and Mitt Romney (10%) is on his heels.
Rasmussen said Giuliani beats everyone on the Democratic side in head-to-head matchups. And the polling organization delivered a downbeat assessment about McCain.
"This is the lowest level of support so far for someone who not long ago was presumed to be the front runner for the nomination."
Coleman holds a 10-point lead over Franken, which is slender for an incumbent seeking reelection. Franken could face opposition in Minnesota's 2008 Democratic primary, but the poll shows he's already competitive against the Republican.
"Generally speaking, incumbents who poll below 50% are potentially vulnerable."
That news today from Rasmussen Reports, a polling organization that said Coleman was up 46% to 36% in its first survey of 500 likely Minnesota voters. Rasmussen conducted the telephone survey March 7 and released the results today. It was encouraging news for Franken, who left Air America last month but has wondered aloud if voters are ready for a comedian. He first came to wide public attention on Saturday Night Live in the show's early years.
Although voters under 30 prefer Franken over Coleman, Rasmussen said Franken has a high unfavorable rating, 46%, which exceeds Coleman's by four points. The results are HERE.
Meanwhile, Rasmussen said the Republican presidential race is all Rudy, Rudy, Rudy. Sen. John McCain (16%) is slumping but remains No. 2 to former New York Mayor Rudy Giuliani (37%), who is padding his lead. Newt Gingrich (11%) is third and Mitt Romney (10%) is on his heels.
Rasmussen said Giuliani beats everyone on the Democratic side in head-to-head matchups. And the polling organization delivered a downbeat assessment about McCain.
"This is the lowest level of support so far for someone who not long ago was presumed to be the front runner for the nomination."
U.S. GOP Loves Adulterers For President Says Canadian On Zogby's Website
CINCINNATI (TDB) -- Zogby International, the polling firm, has an article on its Website from Canada that says the "Scarlet A" which once disqualified presidential candidates apparently has no impact today. Adulterers are strong contenders for the White House on the Republican side. Zogby did not poll on moral issues, but posted the article for newsworthiness and because it mentioned the firm's survey showing President George Bush's Iraq War policies are unpopular among Americans.
The article is HERE , and it notes Rudy Giuliani, John McCain and Newt Gingrich all fooled around and have constituencies that want them in the White House. It wonders how anyone can trust them "when they have betrayed their own wives" by flouting marriage vows. The author is David Pyne, who wrote for a Canadian site called Enter Stage Right. Pyne predicts the Democrats would have have a field day tarring any of the three as total hypocrites on moral issues.
"How is it that the scarlet 'A" which used to be a disqualifier for presidential candidates even on the Democratic Party side as recently as 1987 when Gary Hart withdrew from the presidential contest in the wake of his affair with Donna Rice and for which the GOP impeached President Bill Clinton has now become a non-issue [in a] party known for its its support of social conservatism and family values?
"When John McCain ran for President in 2000 as a former adulterer it was something of a novelty. This election season, however, it is appearing increasingly to be the norm as GOP voters completely ignore or forgive such major past personal 'indiscretions' in search of finding a candidate who they believe can win."
The article is HERE , and it notes Rudy Giuliani, John McCain and Newt Gingrich all fooled around and have constituencies that want them in the White House. It wonders how anyone can trust them "when they have betrayed their own wives" by flouting marriage vows. The author is David Pyne, who wrote for a Canadian site called Enter Stage Right. Pyne predicts the Democrats would have have a field day tarring any of the three as total hypocrites on moral issues.
"How is it that the scarlet 'A" which used to be a disqualifier for presidential candidates even on the Democratic Party side as recently as 1987 when Gary Hart withdrew from the presidential contest in the wake of his affair with Donna Rice and for which the GOP impeached President Bill Clinton has now become a non-issue [in a] party known for its its support of social conservatism and family values?
"When John McCain ran for President in 2000 as a former adulterer it was something of a novelty. This election season, however, it is appearing increasingly to be the norm as GOP voters completely ignore or forgive such major past personal 'indiscretions' in search of finding a candidate who they believe can win."
Wednesday, March 07, 2007
Thrice-Married Newt Gingrich: I've Asked God's Forgiveness
CINCINNATI (TDB) --Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich may not be running for the Republican presidential nomination right now, but he's been hanging with Focus on the Family's Dr. James Dobson and told him he's been doing some serious praying.
Gingrich will be on Dobson's radio show twice later this week and told the Christian right leader he's "gotten on my knees and sought God's forgiveness." Colorado Springs-based Focus on the Family said the Gingrich prayers were over his personal moral failings.
Dobson and Gingrich also chat up the ex-speaker's new book, Rediscovering God in America and discuss Islamic extremists. Focus on the Family said that Gingrich agreed with Dodson's assessment that Muslim radicals are like 1930s Nazis, and that many Democratic and Republican leaders don't grasp the threat. "It's a warrior culture, that has been true historically for 6,000 or 7,000 years," Gingrich told Dobson.
Gingrich is often mentioned as a possible GOP candidate in 2008. A sit-down with Dobson for a radio interview doesn't hurt. Although conservative, Gingrich is not a traditional family values standard-bearer. He fooled around on his first wife, Jackie Battley, with another woman who told Vanity Fair Magazine they had oral sex but not intercourse.
He served Battley with divorce papers while she was in the hospital after cancer surgery, then married Marianne Ginther. They went splitsville in 1999 and Newt married Callista Bisek, 23 years younger and a House aide. Gingrich said recently the early start of the 2008 presidential campaign could open the door to someone who jumps in later. He said the public would become bored. He said it would not be too late for him to enter after Labor Day if there was no clear favorite on the GOP side.
Gingrich will be on Dobson's radio show twice later this week and told the Christian right leader he's "gotten on my knees and sought God's forgiveness." Colorado Springs-based Focus on the Family said the Gingrich prayers were over his personal moral failings.
Dobson and Gingrich also chat up the ex-speaker's new book, Rediscovering God in America and discuss Islamic extremists. Focus on the Family said that Gingrich agreed with Dodson's assessment that Muslim radicals are like 1930s Nazis, and that many Democratic and Republican leaders don't grasp the threat. "It's a warrior culture, that has been true historically for 6,000 or 7,000 years," Gingrich told Dobson.
Gingrich is often mentioned as a possible GOP candidate in 2008. A sit-down with Dobson for a radio interview doesn't hurt. Although conservative, Gingrich is not a traditional family values standard-bearer. He fooled around on his first wife, Jackie Battley, with another woman who told Vanity Fair Magazine they had oral sex but not intercourse.
He served Battley with divorce papers while she was in the hospital after cancer surgery, then married Marianne Ginther. They went splitsville in 1999 and Newt married Callista Bisek, 23 years younger and a House aide. Gingrich said recently the early start of the 2008 presidential campaign could open the door to someone who jumps in later. He said the public would become bored. He said it would not be too late for him to enter after Labor Day if there was no clear favorite on the GOP side.
Sunday, February 18, 2007
Ohio GOP Straw Poll: Rudy Wins, McCain Pancakes
CINCINNATI (TDB) -- Arizona Sen. John McCain, who has chosen former Ohio U.S. Sen. Mike DeWine to run his campaign in the Buckeye State, got clobbered in an annual straw poll that takes place during a Republican club pancake breakfast in suburban Cincinnati. Rudy Giuliani came in first, Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney tied for second, and McCain finished third.
Giuliani received 33.75% of the votes cast at the event, which was like a caucus.
The vote was at the Northwest Hamilton County Republican Club, in an area of Ohio that is diehard GOP. Eighty Republicans took part in the poll and all were activists or party workers. They humbled McCain, who received 10 votes. On a cold, chilly day, the the gathering had the flavor of an Iowa caucus, though months before Iowa has its caucuses. McCain barely had more supporters than Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback -- so far a non-entity who doesn't seem to be going anywhere. Yet Brownback wound up breathing down McCain's neck.
McCain was in Cincinnati the day before the straw poll, but kept a low profile and met with GOP heavyweights to raise money. Then he skipped the Saturday Senate vote on Iraq, opening himself to heavy CRITICISM from national Democrats. McCain headed to Iowa, where he campaigned and said the Senate vote wasn't really important important. The Democrats issued this statement:
"It's not called the Bush-McCain Iraq war escalation plan for nothing,"said Democratic National Committee spokesman Luis Miranda. "McCain's refusal to show up for a vote on his own Iraq plan doesn't bode well for his presidential ambitions. While conservatives still don't trust him,McCain's decision to campaign instead of vote offers the American people an unflattering glimpse at an establishment candidate who will do anything to win the Republican primary."
Giuliani leads the GOP field in most national polls, though he's not in step with Ohio conservatives on gay rights or abortion. But he is viewed as a competent leader, and his name recognition is off the charts. Some dismiss the straw poll Saturday as merely a beauty contest, but the people dissing it are the ones who got ugly results. Hamilton County is the seat of social conservatism in Ohio -- the home of Phil Burress' Citizens for Community Values, the birthplace of National Right-to-Life, the home of former GOP Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, the state's most outspoken conservative leader. Giuliani had deep support in the activist crowd, and it's a sign he has political muscle in unexpected places, and it demonstrates McCain's weakness at the moment.
And plenty of Cincinnati Republicans heard that McCain skipped the Senate vote -- they wanted him there on the job. HERE's the Cincinnati Enquirer's version of the story written by a freelance reporter. The headline is what sticks out: "Giuliani Favorite of Local GOP Club."
Giuliani received 33.75% of the votes cast at the event, which was like a caucus.
The vote was at the Northwest Hamilton County Republican Club, in an area of Ohio that is diehard GOP. Eighty Republicans took part in the poll and all were activists or party workers. They humbled McCain, who received 10 votes. On a cold, chilly day, the the gathering had the flavor of an Iowa caucus, though months before Iowa has its caucuses. McCain barely had more supporters than Kansas Sen. Sam Brownback -- so far a non-entity who doesn't seem to be going anywhere. Yet Brownback wound up breathing down McCain's neck.
McCain was in Cincinnati the day before the straw poll, but kept a low profile and met with GOP heavyweights to raise money. Then he skipped the Saturday Senate vote on Iraq, opening himself to heavy CRITICISM from national Democrats. McCain headed to Iowa, where he campaigned and said the Senate vote wasn't really important important. The Democrats issued this statement:
"It's not called the Bush-McCain Iraq war escalation plan for nothing,"said Democratic National Committee spokesman Luis Miranda. "McCain's refusal to show up for a vote on his own Iraq plan doesn't bode well for his presidential ambitions. While conservatives still don't trust him,McCain's decision to campaign instead of vote offers the American people an unflattering glimpse at an establishment candidate who will do anything to win the Republican primary."
Giuliani leads the GOP field in most national polls, though he's not in step with Ohio conservatives on gay rights or abortion. But he is viewed as a competent leader, and his name recognition is off the charts. Some dismiss the straw poll Saturday as merely a beauty contest, but the people dissing it are the ones who got ugly results. Hamilton County is the seat of social conservatism in Ohio -- the home of Phil Burress' Citizens for Community Values, the birthplace of National Right-to-Life, the home of former GOP Secretary of State Ken Blackwell, the state's most outspoken conservative leader. Giuliani had deep support in the activist crowd, and it's a sign he has political muscle in unexpected places, and it demonstrates McCain's weakness at the moment.
And plenty of Cincinnati Republicans heard that McCain skipped the Senate vote -- they wanted him there on the job. HERE's the Cincinnati Enquirer's version of the story written by a freelance reporter. The headline is what sticks out: "Giuliani Favorite of Local GOP Club."
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