I think the damage from Newt’s past had already been done. It might not be fully reflected in the polls, but I doubt this is going to be the issue that sinks him. I really don’t understand what people expected to happen in the debate regarding this issue. It was about as predictable as it gets. Perhaps that’s why many think it’s a victory for Gingrich.

anything down the moderators did. The fact is Romney took the passage out, and by his own admission he did it because Obama care had been passed after the Hard copy came out. Anybody who claims anything different is lying to themselves. A analysis after the debate said it was not true, but its because the lefties at ANCE lobe Romney, on there web site they had fixed that. Romney claims he was not for mandate, but that’s why he is falling, because people only have to watch and read to know its a huge lies. Newt on the other hand may get hurt, because there were a lot of people who did not know the extent he had cheated, in fact he asked his second wife to marry him before he was divorced from first, according to her at least. That’s bad news for the Party if he does get the nomination.

and I find Newt’s direct approach refreshing. I’m sick of smooth politicians that I do not trust.
I don’t know how the masses will react, but I would like to hit the failed BO policies hard.
I think Santorum did a big favor for Newt when he brought up the GOPAC tapes. I also appreciate Newt’s supply side economic policies.
I also like the idea that a lot of the DC elite are worried about Newt. He may be just the right person for these times.

The question was designed to induce a slow bleed of the Newt campaign much like the slow bleed inflicted on the Cain campaign as the charges slowly began to trickle out.

The issue is not dead and will be used increasingly in the future, especially if Newt becomes the nominee.

Where do the divorced wives stand on the issue of a Newt candidacy? Have they made their peace with him? Or, will we be subjected to a special Oprah with a crying former spouse talking about how Newt betrayed her trust and ruined their family?

Well…I’ve been reading RS for about one and one half hours now…enjoyed all your comments.

Newt and the Infidelity. Perry was asked the question first…about fidelity and his answer was something to the effect that he not only took at oath to his wife…he took an oath to God. He went on to say that a person that cheats on his wife could likely cheat on his business partner. Hello…Newt…that one was for you.

Santorum about Gingrich’s tapes…I don’t see that as him showing how old Gingrich was but rather that he was pandering for VP slot.
Someone ought to fill Santorum in on something else…unless we have right to work states and fair trade agreements with other countries…we cannot compete in MANUFACTURING. $2.00 a day compared to $75.00 a hour…whose product will come out cheaper. So Santorum’s plan…0 tax. Goodie…we’ll subsidze (tax the people) the companies and help pay union wages.

Bachmann….pleeeze. Although I have to say that she helped out quite a bit by saying Newt Romney…and Perry was able to stay above the fray on that. The fact that she kept repeating it…an Alinsky tactic (sorry Michelle…but it is)…only helped Perry with his stance on Cap and Trade and socialized medicine, i.e., Obamacare. Her remarks about Cain. Well…it was either dumb or she was after his followers. Anyone that really delves into 999 knows that it is a BIG HIT ON THE POOR/MIDDLE CLASS…not to mention…people stop buying…too expensive…with ALL those taxes….AND THIS IS A TAX ATTORNEY????????

Romney started out good…with his numbered solutions. He got caught flat footed with the moon mining remark. He lost big to Perry. (This is where Perry could perform extremely well against Obama…getting under his skin…these two, Perry and Obama are direct opposites).

Perry…I loved him all night…AND he clarified real well on FNS. Wallace tried the same tactic as he did with Bachmann..making derogatory insinuations….but Perry did not flinch….he was great. Oh….if he had taken the bet…he would have won.

Gingrich…He had some good smack down moments. He finally said what everyone else has been saying…the only reason that Romney is not a career politician was because he lost to Teddy Kennedy. Someone got booed on that … I don’t know who they didn’t like…but the boos were out there. Great about the inventive Palistinians.. but Perry had a great counter bringing it back to Obama. Both Gingrich and Romney showed their big shotism with calling PM Nentenyhu (sp)…BeBe. It’s like..”.touch me…you’ll be more important if you know me” type thing.

Paul – there was a surprise for me. I will have to watch this over again. When asked about Gingrich being a serial (forget the name he called Gingrich)…Paul was NOT SPECIFIC. Paul could have nailed him good. He did mention Freddie Mac…but with all the info Paul has…he should have nailed Gingrich to the cross. He did say that he took money…and of course, Gingrich came back that he should be allowed to take money for consulting jobs when asked to provide a service. This is where Paul should have said…yes…and what you consulted with them about led to the housing debacle. He could have called him the Republican version of Barney Frank. ..or Franklin Raines. Paul also went over most people’s head about bubbles…which most average people do not understand. I don’t think he was on his best last night…just a feeling.

Newt Gingrich can be considered as the Republican version of Bill Clinton.

Newt Gingrich can also be portrayed as the one leading the effort to impeach Bill Clinton.

Together, both elements put Gingrich in an untenable position. Bill Clinton was either worthy or unworthy of being president. If Bill Clinton was worthy of being president then Newt Gingrich was wrong to impeach him. If Bill Clinton was unworthy of being president, then Newt Gingrich is also unworthy of being president.