As he previously revealed, and subsequently tried to cover up, Newt Gingrich taped an episode of Jay Leno’s Good Times Comedy Program with Snooki, monochromatic harbinger of irrelevancy. Who looks the least happy in this photograph? Is it Callista, remembering that when she first started her affair with Newt, he …
Reince Priebus, the chairman of the Republican National Committee, has such a dirty job that it’s a wonder the Discovery Channel’s Mike Rowe isn’t following him around with a camera crew. Priebus, after all, has to serve as the apologist for Rep. Allen West of Florida, a “tea party” favorite …
The top quotes in politics … “I did an awful, awful lot that was wrong.” — Former Sen. John Edwards speaking after a mistrial was declared in his federal campaign finance trial. “He’s slightly wacked.” — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich zinging MSNBC’s Chris Matthews. “Donald, you’re beginning to sound …
To ease us back into the political world after a great holiday weekend, a semi-playful little question: What is it with the Republicans and Donald Trump? The guy’s a Class A jerk who’s still out there peddling the toxic nonsense that Barack Obama was born in Kenya. He’s also publicly …
The top quotes in politics … “Mr. President, Salaam.” — Comedian Jimmy Kimmel addressing POTUS at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner. “As my stepfather always told me, ‘It’s a boy-eat-dog world out there.’” — President Barack Obama joking at the dinner. “There’s a wild and crazy man inside of there …
Newt Gingrich has formally ended his quest for the Republican nomination. Mike Luckovich finds the former speaker far from humbled by his failed bid, while Joe Heller looks at Mr. Gingrich’s campaign finances. via Double Take ‘Toons: Newt Bows Out : NPR.
5/3 Mike Luckovich cartoon: Newt Gingrich exits | Mike Luckovich.
Well, the results of the latest wave of primaries are in. The people have spoken, decisively. All 10 of them. I am exaggerating. In Rhode Island, well over 3 percent of the eligible voters flocked to the polls on Tuesday, as the overwhelming majority declared their enthusiasm for Mitt Romney …
The top quotes in politics … ‘The campaign will go bye-bye.” — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich talking about his political future. “Good riddance, see you later.” — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie on the Nets moving to Brooklyn. “Can I get an Amen?” — President Barack Obama while speaking …
After Mitt Romney swept all five states in this week’s primaries, Newt Gingrich announced that he’s ready to suspend his campaign. Randy Bish thinks the GOP will be relieved, while Joe Heller reminds us that Ron Paul is still slugging his way to the 2012 elections. Double Take ‘Toons: …
“Speaker Gingrich, with all due respect, let’s get on with this, OK?” –Former presidential candidate Herman Cain, who endorsed Gingrich in January but now says Gingrich “doesn’t have a shot” via Previous Post | Swampland | TIME.com.