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Home Front: Politix
Gingrich endorses Hoffman
2009-11-01
(CNN)-- Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, who came under fire from some conservatives for endorsing Dede Scozzafava in next week's special Congressional election in New York, is now backing Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman.

Gingrich made the announcement via Twitter shortly after the Republican Party nominee Scozzafava announced she was releasing supporters from their commitment to back her.

"Scozzafava dropping out leaves hoffman as only anti-tax anti-pelosi vote in ny 23 Every voter opposed to tax increases support doug hoffman," Gingrich wrote on Twitter.
Posted by:Fred

#14  It's only a short-term fix, Don Vito Uleash3305, then people act on their resentment of the burners.
Posted by: trailing wife   2009-11-01 22:49  

#13  Overall, it is better for the long-term growth of the movement to welcome converts than to burn heretics, so I'm inclined to cut people slack for past transgressions so long as they end up on the side of the angels.

Actually, burning a few heretics now and then tends to keep the converts in line. Besides, everyone enjoys a good bonfire.
Posted by: Don Vito Uleash3305   2009-11-01 19:52  

#12  We'll see, Barbara, we'll see. Hope he's learned from his mistakes.

Overall, it is better for the long-term growth of the movement to welcome converts than to burn heretics, so I'm inclined to cut people slack for past transgressions so long as they end up on the side of the angels.
Posted by: Mike   2009-11-01 19:07  

#11  But has he actually repented, Mike?

Or just got caught with his endorsement pants down....
Posted by: Barbara Skolaut   2009-11-01 18:43  

#10  You're right. There's joy in heaven. But not on earth. Mighty Newt has struck out.
Posted by: Nimble Spemble   2009-11-01 18:42  

#9  He came late to the party, but at least he got here. Remember Luke 15:7.
Posted by: Mike   2009-11-01 18:34  

#8  How's it feel under the bus, Newt?
Posted by: Nimble Spemble   2009-11-01 16:43  

#7  Too late Newt.

BTW, why the change of heart? Don't want to support the liberal anymore?
Posted by: Hellfish   2009-11-01 15:48  

#6  Nope, you ain't gottem pearl shine Newt ole buddy.

Up against the wall RINO SKUM!
Posted by: .5mt   2009-11-01 14:37  

#5  Not much risk Newt, Hoffman's the only one in except for the Donk.
Posted by: JohnQC   2009-11-01 14:09  

#4  Winds from the South at 12k...Correction East, No Northeast, No West.
Posted by: Besoeker    2009-11-01 09:43  

#3  Too Late. Too bad.
Posted by: Nimble Spemble   2009-11-01 09:34  

#2  'Where did all the people go? I'm suppose to be leading them'. Heh. You might as well check the fluid levels while you're under there Newt.
Posted by: Procopius2k   2009-11-01 07:35  

#1  Guess ol' Newt knows a bandwagon when it's passing him by....
Posted by: Barbara Skolaut   2009-11-01 00:36  

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