Andrea Mitchell: Romney Adviser Said Party Elites Will Find Alternative If Romney Can't Win Florida"I talked to a top Romney adviser tonight who said, 'Look, if Mitt Romney cannot win in Florida then we're going to have to try to reinvent the smoke-filled room which has been democratized by all these primaries. And we're going to have try to come with someone as an alternative to Newt Gingrich who could be Jeb Bush, Mitch Daniels, someone.' Beca
Coulter: Newt Attacking The Media "Like Jesse Jackson Accusing People Of Racism""He'll say whatever the audience wants him to say and the attacks on the media have been really, really depleting the well of sentiment against the liberal media," Coulter said about Gingrich on FOX News tonight. "I think it's a serious issue just like Jesse Jackson accusing people of racism when his mistresses come out," Coulter said of Gingric
Romney Proposes "Self-Deportation" To Solve Illegal ImmigrationMitt Romney says instead of rounding up illegal immigrants, he will depend on "self-deportation" where illegals would leave the country and apply for entrance because he would impose restrictions making it hard for them to find work.
Fred Thompson Endorses Newt GingrichFred Thompson, Republican presidential candidate during the 2008 cycle, endorsed Newt Gingrich on FOX News' "Hannity" tonight. "I have come to the growing realization that Newt Gingrich is the guy who can articulate what America is all about," Thompson told Sean Hannity.
Palin On Christie Calling Newt An Embarrassment: He Got His Panties In A Wad"Poor Chris, this is a rookie mistake. He played right into the media's hands," Fmr. Gov. Sarah Palin (R-Alaska) said about NJ Gov. Chris Christie calling Newt Gingrich an "embarrassment" to the party. "Sometimes, if your candidate loses in just one step along this path, as was the case when Romney lost to Newt the other night. And of course, Ro
Chris Matthews: Mitt Romney Wears "Mom Jeans"Chris Matthews observes the way Mitt Romney dresses and wonders if he is "ready for this business of politics." Matthews seems to have a problem with the way Romney wears his collar. Transcript below. Matthews: "This is a little humorous, but I notice the way he dresses politically. He wears those mom jeans, you know, they were called on "Saturd
Romney Attacks Gingrich As A Lobbyist For Freddie MacFormer speaker on the defensive over his role as a paid adviser for Freddie Mac, insurance companies.
Dick Armey Predicts A Brokered Convention"But what is going to happen as I see this thing is, you're just not going to have a winner in this primary process. I'm looking for a brokered convention," former House Majority Leader Dick Armey (R-Texas) said on CNBC tonight. "But whatever -- however that works out, at some point they're going to have to have a nominee. We understood, those o
Woman Calls Obama An "Avowed Muslim" At Santorum Town Hall"He is an avowed Muslim. Why isn't something being done to get him out of the government. He has no legal right to be calling himself president," the woman said at a Rick Santorum campaign event to cheers from the audience. Santorum proceeded to answer the woman's question, rather than correct her and distance himself from the comment. "Yeah,
Gingrich: I Supported Goldwater"I went to a Goldwater organizing session in 1964. I met with Ronald Reagan for the first time in 1974. I worked with Jack Kemp, and Art Laffer and others to develop supply side economics in the late '70s. I helped Governor Reagan become President Reagan. I helped pass the Reagan economic program and worked with the National Security Council on iss
Carney: Obama's Community Organizer Experience Contributed To Who He Is TodayEd Henry, FOX News: "I wonder if you can clear something up. Newt Gingrich keeps saying on the campaign trail that the president's vision comes from Saul Alinsky, the community organizer. I haven't heard you asked about that today and I am wondering if there some sort of portrait of him in the White House people look up to or is this some -- is thi
Romney: Gingrich A "Failed Leader" Who "Resigned In Disgrace"“Now Speaker Gingrich has also been a leader,” Mitt Romney said in Ormond Beach, Florida. “He was a leader for four years, as speaker of the House. At the end of four years, it was proven that he was a failed leader and he had to resign in disgrace. “I don’t know whether you knew that,” Romney also said. “He actually resigned after
Gingrich Ad: Only Newt Can Run Against Obama And WinGingrich: There is only one candidate who can debate Barack Obama and win, stand up to the news media and win, and run against Barack Obama and win. His name is Newt.
Rep. Allen West: Obama Is The Food Stamp PresidentRep. Allen West (R-FL) talks about Newt Gingrich calling President Obama the "food stamp president" on the "Americas Morning News" radio program: "When you really do the analysis, I mean it is true. President Obama, since he's been in the White House you've seen a 41-precent increase in food stamp recipients in the United States of America. You've
GOP Ad: 1,000 Days Without A Budget GOP: The trailer highlights the fact that January 24, 2012 marks 1,000 days since Senate Democrats passed a budget, and that President Obama's policies have hurt job growth and made our economy worse.
Haley Barbour Defends Gingrich's Leadership As Speaker"I’m not sure it’s fully a two-man race. I think Rick Santorum is being shortchanged in public opinion. He does have the problem that it’s very hard for number three to get around number two and be number one. And right now we all know that Romney or Newt is number one or number two, but they’re clearly the two out front and if you look at
Gingrich: Romney Is "Desperate""I've been told by a variety of people that Governor Romney has been saying unkind things. I personally prefer not to believe it. But on the other hand, if you've been campaigning for six years, and you begin to see it slip away, you get desperate, and when you get desperate you say almost anything," Newt Gingrich said at a campaign event in Tampa,
Obama White House Sides With TSA Over Rand Paul"I think it is absolutely essential that we take necessary actions to ensure that air travel is safe," White House press secretary Jay Carney said when asked about the TSA detaining Sen. Rand Paul at the airport.
Rand Paul Talks To Press About Being Detained By TSA"So I said ‘I'm happy to show you my leg' and I showed them my leg. But that wasn't good enough, they wanted to do a pat down. And I said 'well I'm happy to go through the re-screen, and walk through the screener again'. And they wouldn't let me. So then I was detained in an area, and told if I used my phone I got the full-body pat down," Sen. Ra
White House Ad Touts Actions Obama Has Taken Without CongressA new web advertisement produced by the White House highlights the actions President Obama "has taken to support the middle class." "When I addressed a joint session of Congress about our jobs crisis I said I intend to do everything in my power right now to act on behalf of the American people, with or without Congress. We can't wait for Congres
Dem Rep. Clyburn: Obama Had To Expand Food Stamp Program Due To BushRep. James Clyburn (D-SC), U.S. House Democratic Assistant Leader was interviewed by Newsmakers on Sunday to discuss the Democratic agenda for the rest of the congressional term. During this interview Clyburn commented the controversial “food stamp President” comments made by speaker Gingrich. "The fact remains... President Obama would never
Romney FL Ad: If Newt Is Nominee, Obama Will Be "Very Happy"Transcript: While Florida families struggled during the housing crisis, Newt Gingrich cashed in while working for Freddie Mac. After being sanctioned for ethics violations and resigning in disgrace, Newt Gingrich cashed in as a D.C. insider. President Obama and his campaign would be very happy if Newt Gingrich is the nominee.
Carney On SOTU: Obama Will Discuss "Working With Congress Or Working Without Congress To Advance Policy Objectives""I think you will notice in the State of the Union address tomorrow evening similarities to previous State of the Union addresses that this president has given and one that his predecessors have given. There's a tradition to the format that has led to a -- tradition to a format that has it almost always include both a broad vision and some specific
Mitt Romney: "With Newt Gingrich It Is An October Surprise Everyday"Mitt Romney: "With Newt Gingrich it is an October surprise everyday. Let's make sure that we understand what was in the work product that he was providing to Freddie Mac. What was the contract? What did they pay him for? You don't pay someone $1.7 million just to write your history. Did he write the history? Let's see the work product? Did he lay o
Biden: GOP Idea That Letting Foreclosures Occur Would Be "Quickest Way" To Solve Crisis Is "Right"Vice President Joe Biden visited "On Air with Ryan Seacrest" to discuss a whole host of issues including college affordability, the 2012 election, immigration and the economy. Biden on the housing crisis: “I’m going to make a raw political statement here. A guy like Romney is a good guy, he’s a decent honorable man, and I admire his family
Gergen: "Newt Gingrich Is A Street Fighter Who Carries A Switchblade""Newt Gingrich is a street fighter who carries a switchblade. I'm not sure if Mitt Romney owns a switchblade," CNN's David Gergen said about Newt Gingrich after he won the South Carolina primary.
Buffett On Offer To Pay Down Government Debt: "That Was Symbolic"Warren Buffett tells the Bloomberg television network he would donate 15% of his income if 10% of Congress would, but that donations are ultimately insufficient and "what is effective is changing the law." "That was more symbolic," Buffett said about his offer. "We have a $1.20 trillion deficit. Contributions are not going to make a big differen
Romney: If You Believe Gingrich Is An Outsider, Then You Believed Clinton Didn't InhaleMike Huckabee, host on FOX News: React to Newt Gingrich's claim that he's the anti-establishment candidate and the one that ill shake things up in Washington. Mitt Romney: Well, if you believe that line that Newt Gingrich is the the outsider that will shake things up in Washington, then I guess you believe that Bill Clinton didn't inhale. An
Romney To Occupy Hecklers: "We Believe In The Constitution ... Take A Hike"Mitt Romney was heckled by Occupy Daytona protesters during a campaign event in Ormond Beach, Florida on Sunday night. The group of so-called Occupiers, about 20 people, interrupted Romney with shouts of "We are the people." "Actually, these are the people," Romney said as he pointed the audience. We believe in the Constitution. We believe in t