Why Gingrich is Bad (and Romney is Awesome): A Politico Megathread Spectacular

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

Not like Rand's dad is in the race or anything.  In any case, the Pauls are not representative of the rank and file Tea Partiers, who are just conservatives with a new name. The Pauls are like wormyguy and Tweed, perpetually dissatisfied with the status quo, no matter what.

I'm dissatisfied with this post.

[Meeker]

Gee, I wonder what motivation Rand Paul could possibly have for wanting to tear down Newt Gingrich.

[Politico]

It is pretty simple: A man with a wife who is younger than his daughters is not the leader of the party of values. A man who cheats on not one wife, but two wives, is not the leader of the party of values. A man who is fined $300,000 for ethics violations is not the leader of the party of values.

Mark my words: If Gingrich is the nominee, the GOP will lose over 40 states next year in the worst Republican setback since 1964, and the Democrats will regain control of Congress. Yes, it will be THAT bad because only Gingrich can actually revile people enough for enough folks to buy into the Do-Nothing Congress schtick that Obama will successfully push against Gingrich and Co. The worst part: Taxes will be raised to levels not seen since the 1970s upon everybody who thought it was a good idea to nominate Newt Gingrich. And America will look a lot like Europe by the end of the decade. But at least Newt Gingrich will get in a few potshots at Obama, right? That will make it all worth it, right?

[Roemerista]

Someone didn't like how the debate went to night I see...

[© tweed]

reminds me of the moment at an Easter Party in 2001 when watching Duke-Maryland in the Final Four that I blurted out "it's been a great game no matter who wins."  my friend's father then said "so David's admitting that Duke is going to win."

[Yank2133]

Politico is at stage two of the Kubler-Ross' Five Stages of Grief.

[Politico]

I am not saying Gingrich is going to win, but he may win. I admit there is a chance. But I will bet $10,000 on this: If Gingrich does win, people are not going to get what they want. In fact, they're going to deeply regret enabling the return of Barack Obama and Nancy Pelosi. If you thought the original was bad, just wait until you get the sequel. They will shove a tax hike right down your throat immediately in February 2013. And it will ultimately be brought to you by Newt Gingrich's epic loss.

[LastVoter]

What are the "values" that you speak?

[tmthforu94]

When pitching my case for Romney and against Gingrich to friends and family, I often say this. How can we call ourselves the party of family values when we nominate a candidate who's had multiple affairs and had ethics charge brought against them.

Considering how big Santorum is on family, I'm surprised he hasn't launched an all-out attack on Gingrich. Probably campaigning for a VP slot.

[Likely Voter]

It appears that Politico has moved onto the fourth stage of grief...depression

[RI]

Stop being a sore loser.

[Simfan34]

He's right, you know.

[Politico]

Someone didn't like how the debate went to night I see...

Ever notice how Democrats, on television or in the streets or even on here, are pretty much quiet about Gingrich? They cannot believe the GOP is even considering nominating him. They could be not be more delighted by the prospect. It's not only a path towards getting Obama re-elected, but getting Nancy Pelosi back in charge of the House of Representatives. Get ready for a massive tax hike! But at least Newt will get in a few jabs at Obama. That should make it all worthwhile, right?

[Bull Moose Base]

No longer?

[Frodo]

1972 (with Obama as Nixon, and the Newt as McGovern), here we go.....   

[Averroës Nix]

Ever notice how Democrats, on television or in the streets or even on here, are pretty much quiet about Gingrich?

No, both Barney Frank and Nancy Pelosi have made highly-covered comments about Gingrich.

[Politico]

Ever notice how Democrats, on television or in the streets or even on here, are pretty much quiet about Gingrich?

No, both Barney Frank and Nancy Pelosi have made highly-covered comments about Gingrich.

Higher powers shut them up about it rather quickly, and I don't blame them one bit.

[Averroës Nix]

Ever notice how Democrats, on television or in the streets or even on here, are pretty much quiet about Gingrich?

No, both Barney Frank and Nancy Pelosi have made highly-covered comments about Gingrich.

Higher powers shut them up about it rather quickly, and I don't blame them one bit.

"Higher powers"?

[Politico]

Ever notice how Democrats, on television or in the streets or even on here, are pretty much quiet about Gingrich?

No, both Barney Frank and Nancy Pelosi have made highly-covered comments about Gingrich.

Higher powers shut them up about it rather quickly, and I don't blame them one bit.

"Higher powers"?

Team Obama, of course. Nothing nefarious/conspiratorial.

[Bacon King]

Isn't forgiveness a pretty big Christian value?

[Zarn]

It's surprising how many people support this guy.

If I was more pro-military intervention everywhere, my guy would be Santorum not Gingrich. At least go with someone genuine.

[MyRescueKittehRocks]

Isn't forgiveness a pretty big Christian value?

Last I checked it is. But I'm not supporting Newt on policy grounds. Not moral ones.

[JohnnyLongtorso]

Isn't it about time Politico got quarantined into his own Neal Patel-style thread for all his anti-Gingrich rants?

[memphis]

How on Earth has the GOP ever been the Party of Values? I suppose we all value different things in life, but Newtie was their Speaker of the House. He didn't just fall out of the sky several months ago to run for President.

[Middle-aged Europe]

It is pretty simple: A man with a wife who is younger than his daughters is not the leader of the party of values.

Still, he doesn't break the half-plus-seven rule.