The ever fresh family-values hypocrite and attempted Clinton-destroyer Newt Gingrich has emerged as a frontrunner.

A look back at some highlights from Newt's illustrious carrer.

Gingrich was known for questionable ethics, a budget showdown and government shutdowns.

Republicans are excited because they live in the past and only recall Gingrich as the guy who almost took down former President Bill Clinton and the guy who was pro-child labor in 2012.

(In 1998, Gingrich led the charge to impeach Clinton for his affair and for his testimony about the affair. Gingrich did this while he himself was having an affair with a staffer, making him a the picture of family values hypocrisy. Clinton was acquitted of the charges by the Senate)

Gingrich was a star of the right but he also authored their massive midterm fail. Republicans often leave that part out.

Let us not forget that after bringing government to a halt in his rabid efforts to see Bill Clinton brought down for an affair, it was revealed that Newt Gingrich left his own wife.

He visited her in the hospital as she was recovering from surgery (she had a previous history of cancer, this surgery was to remove a tumor), and during the visit he tried to get her to discuss the terms of their divorce.

He also failed to pay child support for a time, leaving his children to be looked after by a church drive to raise money for their food. Gingrich’s career as an elected official ended in stepping down and resigning his seat.

He seems perfect for Trump when you recall this quote, dug up by CNN and reported hereduring Gingrich’s 2012 run:

Leonard H. Carter, a former close Gingrich friend, backed the contention that it was Newt Gingrich who wanted the divorce.

“He (Gingrich) said, ‘You know and I know that she’s not young enough or pretty enough to be the wife of a president.’”

Interesting Tidbit: Trump and Gingrich have each been married three times. That means 6 marriages between them!!!

Gingrich was sanctioned by his own House for ethics violations and resigned in disgrace, while Clinton was acquitted by the Senate. It should be noted that Bill Clinton’s affair is something Bill did to his wife, not something Hillary did to Bill, and so it’s not even relevant in examining her attitudes or personal choices except to note that she chose to stay married. Bill’s affair is not equal to Newt Gingrich’s affair or serial marriages or Donald Trump’s troubling attitude toward his own daughter.

Last edited by DollyLongstaff (7/04/2016 7:18 am)