Now that Mitt Romney has effectively won the GOP nomination for president, Chris Weyant and Lee Judge both wonder what Newt Gingrich and Ron Paul are still doing in the race. Double Take ‘Toons: The Other Two : NPR.
“The right to bear arms comes from our Creator, not our government.” – Newt Gingrich “Thou shalt not kill.” – God ——————- Most politicians wouldn’t dare use a speaking appearance before the National Rifle Association to criticize that powerful organization. But as Newt Gingrich demonstrated once again Friday, he’s not …
By any measure, 2012 is shaping up to be a phenomenal year for Roger Ailes: Fox News is on track to make a $1 billion profit, the network has been in the driver’s seat during the fractious Republican primary, and it still dominates its cable news rivals in the ratings …
The Awl spotted what just may be the Greatest New York Times Correction of All Time: “An earlier version of this article misidentified the number of years E.B. White wrote for The New Yorker. It was five decades, not centuries.” What could possibly top it? [Harp music and smoke] …
Tailgunner Al West, in response to an audience question: “I believe there’s about 78 to 81 members of the Democrat Party that are members of the Communist Party.” There are many things to love about that statement, but my favorite is West’s use of specific rather than rounded figures — …
Romney’s victories in Tuesday’s primaries leave him well ahead of challengers Rick Santorum and Newt Gingrich. John Darkow and Kate Palmer debate whether Romney is riding past his competition faster than an African, er, European swallow. Double Take ‘Toons: Just A Flesh Wound? : NPR.
THIS week, Robert De Niro made a joke about first ladies, and Newt Gingrich said it was “inexcusable and the president should apologize for him.” Of course, if something is “inexcusable,” an apology doesn’t make any difference, but then again, neither does Newt Gingrich. Mr. De Niro was speaking at …
Mitt Romney had a good night in Illinois, defeating Rick Santorum as expected, 47 percent to 35 percent. He still failed to win a majority of Republican votes, but the showing adds to evidence that eventually, some day, Romney will become the GOP nominee. Ron Paul was third with 9 …
The top quotes in politics … “I love life.” — Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich feeling good. “He acted like an idiot, he’s an idiot.” — New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie not apologizing for insulting an ex-Navy SEAL. “Work on some debate skills and always remember the third thing.” —Texas …
The top quotes in politics … “I think it’s been the worst campaign I’ve ever seen in my life.” — Former first lady Barbara Bush commenting on the presidential race. “God love them, as my mother would say, I hope they have another 20 debates.” — Vice President Joe Biden …
Southern states used to be must-wins if you wanted to be the Republican nominee. Not anymore. KNOXVILLE, Tenn.—Shortly after 9:30 on Saturday, Lloyd Daugherty sat down, rested his cane on his chair, and retold his Ronald Reagan story. The Tennessee Conservative Union, which Daugherty has run since the 1980s, had …
Newt Gingrich has devised a new plan to get himself a few steps down the road to the G.O.P presidential nomination. The best part about it: it throws in sharp relief what has gone wrong with American politics. Professor Newt Gingrich’s latest plan for prolonging the bitter Republican primary battle …