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Bilge_Rat
11-30-11, 09:58 AM
If that’s a concern for anyone, though, it is more likely Romney than his Democratic opponents, whose view of Gingrich was summed up Monday by Massachusetts Rep. Barney Frank in a press conference announcing his retirement.

The veteran congressman gave voice to what most members of his party are saying in private, and some are gleefully admitting in public: that they believe Gingrich would be a general election opponent beyond the Democrats’ wildest dreams.

“He would be the best thing that happened to the Democratic Party since Barry Goldwater,” Frank said.




http://www.politico.com/news/stories/1111/69272.html

Newt Gingrich? what is da "Base" thinking? nominating him would practically garantee Obama's re-election.
Takeda Shingen
11-30-11, 10:09 AM
I have said it before but will repeat; Barack Obama will be re-elected for a second term, and it will not be due to any political strength or success in office on his part. The Obama administration has been a failure, and this race is Team R's to lose, which they seem to be on track to do in spectacular fashion.
August
11-30-11, 10:38 AM
***8220;He would be the best thing that happened to the Democratic Party since Barry Goldwater,***8221; Frank said.Interesting analogy because Lyndon Johnson, the man who defeated Goldwater, was the president who escalated the Vietnam advisors mission into a full blown conflict. Most of the names on the Vietnam memorial wall are there because of his policies.

"Best thing"? For who? Certainly not America.
Sailor Steve
11-30-11, 11:23 AM
"Best thing"? For who?
He said the Democratic party. For some that's all that counts.
AVGWarhawk
11-30-11, 12:24 PM
Newt is ok. A bit stiff, uninspiring, emotionless....well... he is Newt.

I agree with Tak and have in the past. BO will win and not for his stellar command of the office or current affairs.
Platapus
11-30-11, 05:34 PM
If only we had a Barry Goldwater today. If only. :yep:
August
11-30-11, 07:06 PM
If only we had a Barry Goldwater today. If only. :yep:

Can you just imagine the fun todays Dems would have with a name like "Goldwater"?