Newt G. campaigning for Obama?

by lonnette33, Tue Nov 27, 2007 at 06:55:06 AM EST

ABC news is reporting that Newt Gingrich predicts Obama will win the hotly contested vote in Iowa, saying the Obama will motivate more energized support than the former First Lady.

I love Newt campaigning for Obama. I believe this will hurt Obama with the most liberal members of our party. Read the article:
http://blogs.abcnews.com/politicalradar/ 2007/11/gingrich-predic.html

Watch the full interview on Good Morning with Diane Sawyer here:
http://abcnews.go.com/Video/playerIndex? id=3918636

Also, ABC is still pushing the Zogby Poll as credence to Obama 'upsetting' Hillary's 'inevitability' and winning Iowa and Newt's assertion.

"In the latest ABC News/Washington Post poll, shows a tight race in the Hawkeye State with Obama at 30 percent over Clinton at 26 percent, and both former Senator John Edwards, D-N.C., and Governor Bill Richardson, D-N.M., trailing with 22 and 11 percent respectively."

Will Newt's support hurt or help Obama?

This is not a great diary, but yall get my point!

Tags: GOP, newt gingrich, obama (all tags)

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Re: Newt G. campagins for Obama

This is about equivalent to Tom Delay "campaigning" for Hillary Clinton by predicting she'll win the Presidency next year. I get your point, but it's terrible.

by Korha 2007-11-27 06:56AM | 0 recs

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Re: Newt G. campagins for Obama

I just don't see how this helps Obama with the most liberal wing of our party. I mean apparently, most of his support is from that wing.

by lonnette33 2007-11-27 06:59AM | 0 recs

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Re: Newt G. campagins for Obama

It doesn't help him or hurt him. It's irrelevant. Of course that's assuming that people get their information from fair sources and not from misleading diaries titled "Newt G. campaigns for Obama," which is completely false.

by Korha 2007-11-27 08:06AM | 0 recs

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Re: Newt G. campagins for Obama

Korha, I can recall several misleading comments coming from you concering HRC. Pot-Kettle-Black. Honestly, I don't see this diary as misleading at all. Look at my title, I just asked the question.

by lonnette33 2007-11-27 10:53AM | 0 recs

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Re: Newt G. campagins for Obama

He's making an idiot prediction, not campaigning. You don't see how that's misleading? Come on, I refuse to believe you're that shit-for-brains stupid!

by dlh77489 2007-11-27 03:01PM | 0 recs

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Re: Newt G. campagins for Obama

You call an "idiot prediction". I call it "campaigning and endorsing". We disagree. Go figure.

by lonnette33 2007-11-27 03:42PM | 0 recs

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Re: Newt G. campaigning for Obama?

cspan yesterday ran footage of hillary and newt from a few years back giving a joint press conference being all smiles and buddy/buddy. how could she stomach him?

by jello 2007-11-27 07:09AM | 0 recs

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Re: Newt G. campaigning for Obama?

jello, it's called working with your enemies. You have heard of it this, right? Keep your enemies close, that's my motto.

by lonnette33 2007-11-27 07:12AM | 0 recs

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Re: Newt G. campaigning for Obama?

isnt this having both ways? you were making an issue of newt "endorsing" obama earlier.

it's called working with your enemies. You have heard of it this, right? Keep your enemies close, that's my motto.

that's what bothers me about hillary. she is willing to cooperate with republicans, not only for a good cause like adoption, but to bring down a fellow dem in a political hit. one of her staffers worked with roger stone in the last primary.

by jello 2007-11-27 07:53AM | 0 recs

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Re: Newt G. campaigning for Obama?

Jello, lighten up. Your candidate asserts he'll bring everyone together and work with those on the other side. What's the difference? Newt was a Senator, Hillary worked with him on certain issues; the same way Obama worked with Senator Grassley. I see nothing wrong with working with the Repugs. However, we have to be cautious while doing so.

by lonnette33 2007-11-27 08:13AM | 0 recs

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Re: Newt G. campaigning for Obama?

you're comparing "scorched earth policy" newt with grassley??

by jello 2007-11-27 08:30AM | 0 recs

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Re: Newt G. campaigning for Obama?

Jello, he worked with her on health care (the need to spur greater online exchanges of medical information among patients, doctors, health insurers and other medical experts), on a panel the Pentagon created to come up with ways to improve the nation's military readiness and a number of other issues. I think it takes a lot of chutzpah on Hillary's part to work with a man who tried to impeach her husband. This is why Hillary will make a great President. She knows how to work sleaze balls and get results.

by lonnette33 2007-11-27 08:41AM | 0 recs

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I meant to say "knows how to work with".

by lonnette33 2007-11-27 08:42AM | 0 recs

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YES it is having it both ways. Saying an errand comment from Gingrich is campaigning, but an ACTUAL JOINT APPEARANCE has nothing to do with anything is the height hipocracy.

by dlh77489 2007-11-27 03:03PM | 0 recs

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"Saying an errand comment from Gingrich is campaigning, but an ACTUAL JOINT APPEARANCE has nothing to do with anything is the height hipocracy."

Don't you mean 'hypocrisy'? LOL

by lonnette33 2007-11-27 03:45PM | 0 recs

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Re: Newt G. campaigning for Obama?

Who gives a fuck if I spelled it wrong you underhanded dumbass?

by dlh77489 2007-11-28 01:37PM | 0 recs

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Thanks newt

I'm sure that the Obama crowd must be really excited that an experienced pol has predicted that Obama will win the Iowa caucuses. GOP Consultant Mike Murphy predicted the same thing on this week's Meet the Press.

As a HRC supporter, I'm thrilled that the GOP are now saying that Obama has the Iowa caucuses in the bag. The reason isn't b/c of the effect on liberals possibly not voting for Obama in the caucuses. No, these latest comments reinforce the media narrative that Obama will win Iowa and that he's now the front-runner--the person to beat in the race. Fine, let him take the front runner mantle. Let's see the media scrutinize his every word, his every deed for the past 35 years and see what comes of it. I hope that the media leaves no stone unturned on BO's biography. Now that this is truly a horserace--that the media wanted so badly, it's time for them to turn the screws on BO. No more gentle treatment towards BO from the mainstream press. No more holding back the oppo from the conservative wurlitzer. Bring it on!!

So, again, thanks Newt. Nice to know what some conservatives are thinking about the race.....

by ademption 2007-11-27 07:10AM | 0 recs

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"No more holding back the oppo from the conservative wurlitzer. Bring it on!! So, again, thanks Newt. Nice to know what some conservatives are thinking about the race....."

Exactly, my point. Your verbiage is spot on!

by lonnette33 2007-11-27 07:14AM | 0 recs

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Please take a hit from reality

If saying "I think __ is going to win" = campaigning, you're delirious. That means president Bush has campaigned for Hillary Clinton.

Also, saying "I think __ is going to win" is not = "I support ____."

You need to re-read this and think about it. Are you really trying to misfigure reality for others or for yourself?

by JeremiahTheMessiah 2007-11-27 07:13AM | 0 recs

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Re: Please take a hit from reality

Oh come on Jeremiah. No more than you. As an Obama supporter, be honest, do you want Newt out 'claiming' Obama's got Iowa all sewn up? I wouldn't.

by lonnette33 2007-11-27 07:16AM | 0 recs

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Re: Please take a hit from reality

What difference does it make? It's a prediction. It changes the expectations game against us a little, but other than that, there are no ramifications for someone making a prediction.

by JeremiahTheMessiah 2007-11-27 07:18AM | 0 recs

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Re: Please take a hit from reality

And again, that's not campaigning.

by JeremiahTheMessiah 2007-11-27 07:24AM | 0 recs

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Re: Please take a hit from reality

Not buying it Jeremiah. Since Obama's involved, it's not campaigning, but if here Hillary...what would it be? Double standards Jeremiah!

by lonnette33 2007-11-27 07:27AM | 0 recs

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Re: Please take a hit from reality

Giving a prediction isn't campaigning, and it isn't giving someone their support. Who's trying to have it both ways? I said Bush predicting Clinton would be the next president Didn't mean he was campaigning for her. Are you even reading what I'm typing anymore?

by JeremiahTheMessiah 2007-11-27 08:01AM | 0 recs

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Re: Please take a hit from reality

I read your comments Jeremiah. I'm just not buying it.

by lonnette33 2007-11-27 08:13AM | 0 recs

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Re: Please take a hit from reality

Okay. Well, on MSNBC, Represenatative Peter King (R-NY) said he expects Hillary to be the nominee. According to you, that means he is campaigning for her. Congrats on that.

by JeremiahTheMessiah 2007-11-27 09:15AM | 0 recs

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Re: Please take a hit from reality

Boy, you won't let this one go. Actually Jeremiah, I don't recall you standing up quite so firmly on this issue when it comes to HRC. Again, I see double standards. I know you are trying to have the last word, but it won't work. I bet you get on your significant other's nerves trying to get in the last word, huh?

by lonnette33 2007-11-27 09:52AM | 0 recs

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Re: Please take a hit from reality

First, I didn't see anyone saying "Bush endorses Hillary" when he said he expects her to be the next president, nor did I type anything of the sort. So that double standard you are talking about doesn't exist.

Second, I added the thing about Peter King, because I saw him on MSNBC, he said he expects Hillary to be the Democratic nominee, and it hit a light that it related perfectly with this issue. I felt obligated to let you know, that by your standards, you have more Republicans "Campaigning for Clinton", again, by your standards. I don't interpret predictions as support and campaigning.

by JeremiahTheMessiah 2007-11-27 10:25AM | 0 recs

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Re: Newt G. campaigning for Obama?

did ppl see the hillary interview with katie couric on cbs? i missed it. msnbc only ran a short clip.

by jello 2007-11-27 07:57AM | 0 recs

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Yes, she did a great job! I think the entire interview will be on CBS Evening News tonight.

by lonnette33 2007-11-27 08:14AM | 0 recs

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Re: Newt G. campaigning for Obama?

This is indeed not a great diary, but instead more constant bashing of opponents. It's been said before on here, and I agree: I'm ambivalent about HRC, but I realllly don't like her high-profile supporters on here who act like asses...Newt campaigning for Obama? You're clueless Lon....

by PositiveLiberty 2007-11-27 08:40AM | 0 recs

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Get over it PositiveLib

PositiveLib, anytime anyone diaries something about Prince Obama, all hell breaks loose. I did my best with the diary. I don't write them often. I thought Newt's endorsement Of Saint Obama deserved a diary. I've seen worse diaries written about Hillary that included a lot of innuendo and I don't recall seeing you stand up with such vigor and displeasure. So don't play games, be candid and honest. This is a true story-Newt endorsed Obama. No innuendo here.

Get the hell over it.

by lonnette33 2007-11-27 08:49AM | 0 recs

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Re: Get over it PositiveLib

rssrai, I'm sorry to say, JRE is finished. He used to be my second choice until he attacked Hillary personally and not on the issues. His attack dog style and $400.00 hair cut brought whatever chances he dad to be President to zero. He comes off as not authentic at all. Now he's working overtime with this "anything but Hillary" meme; all the while helping Obama. Big Tent DEM diaried his take on that situation. JRE needs help and quick. He's sinking badly.

by lonnette33 2007-11-27 09:37AM | 0 recs

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Re: Get over it PositiveLib

JRE is Fineto. It's over rssrai. Keep hope alive! Jesse Jackson endorsed JRE today. LOL Maybe that will give JRE's campaign some life again. LOL

by lonnette33 2007-11-27 10:50AM | 0 recs

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Lon - do you seriously not understand the distinction between a prediction and an endorsement? I think Romney will get the GOP nomination - did I just endorse him?? (I hate myself for even typing this...I could be playing with the cat, or reading the paper, and I'm gazing at this time-wasting, useless shit again...

by PositiveLiberty 2007-11-27 10:33AM | 0 recs

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Re: Newt G. campaigning for Obama?

PoLib, then don't. I didn't ask you to engage me in MY diary. Go play with your cat.

by lonnette33 2007-11-27 10:48AM | 0 recs