What the hell happened to the Newt I used to know?
It’s only been a few days since Newt’s announced his run for the GOP nomination, and already he’s running off the rails seeking the approval of the Left wing media by bashing a Republican plan.
I have spoken to conservative blogger friends of mine and none of us really think much of Newt anymore. But, I held my tongue and didn’t say anything about him on TLT.
However, if this is the way Newt is going to come out the box, sorry buddy, all bets are off!
Gingrich’s days as a relevant GOPer are over!
National Review reports Newt Gingrich’s appearance on “Meet the Press” today could leave some wondering which party’s nomination he is running for. The former speaker had some harsh words for Paul Ryan’s (and by extension, nearly every House Republican’s) plan to reform Medicare, calling it “radical.”
“I don’t think right-wing social engineering is any more desirable than left-wing social engineering,” he said when asked about Ryan’s plan to transition to a “premium support” model for Medicare. “I don’t think imposing radical change from the right or the left is a very good way for a free society to operate.”
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This is a pretty pathetic performance by someone who did a lot for the cause of Conservatism. But like many GOPers, Newt has been infected with too much Washington to be any damn good.
It was nice knowing you, Newt!
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