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G.O.P. Smackdown: The Stakes Are High in Michigan Slugfestnew

Michigan's Feb. 28 primary could prove a critical juncture in the blood sport leading to the GOP convention. Should Romney lose here and limp away wounded, it could lead to the first brokered convention in more than a half century.
Metro Times |
Curt Guyette |
02-23-2012 |
Elections
Newt and Santorum in the Pulpitnew

During a recent Sunday-morning appearance at a North Charleston church, Newt Gingrich went nearly 40 minutes without addressing what is arguably his biggest liability with evangelical voters: his multiple, well-publicized affairs and divorces. Finally, as he wrapped up a talk on the place of Christianity in early American history, he made a passing reference to the topic that was surely on many people's minds.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
01-26-2012 |
Elections
Newt Hampshirenew

Going undercover in Gingrich's GOP primary operation.
Boston Phoenix |
Dan McCarthy |
01-13-2012 |
Elections
Newt Gingrich's Rope-a-Dope Strategynew

Gingrich's plan -- wait until other GOPers punched themselves out -- worked beautifully. Now ...
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
Scott Henry |
12-12-2011 |
Elections
Newt Gingrich as Political Chameleonnew

To get elected, Newt is transforming into his new BFF, Bill Clinton. And that's OK.
Creative Loafing (Atlanta) |
John F. Sugg |
12-12-2011 |
Elections
Newt Bashes NLRB, Praises S.C. Immigration Lawnew

At the downtown Sottile Theater Monday night, Newt Gingrich called for private-sector-style management of government agencies, the defunding of the National Labor Relations Board, and a Lincoln-Douglas debate against President Obama. And he said Tim Scott could be his running mate.
Charleston City Paper |
Paul Bowers |
11-29-2011 |
Elections
Obama can be beaten, but the GOP doesn't have anyone who can do itnew

I'll be the first liberal to admit that I've been extremely displeased with President Barack Obama and his bumbling, stumbling reign over 1600 Pennsylvania Ave.
Charleston City Paper |
Chris Haire |
10-17-2011 |
Elections
Nikki Haley Looks Like a "No" on Newt Endorsementnew

South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley has been excitedly interviewing prospective presidential candidates as she looks for the suitor best-positioned to receive her prized endorsement. She even took a call from Trump.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
05-17-2011 |
Elections
Primary 2012: Newt's Innew
Newt Gingrich's in for some exploring.
Charleston City Paper |
Greg Hambrick |
03-04-2011 |
Elections