Newt Flash: Gingrich Played Politics in '93, Staffer Hates Literati Sheep
Newt Gingrich has personally apologized to Paul Ryan for describing Ryan's proposed Medicare overhaul as "right-wing social engineering," and in doing so he seems to feel entitled to ask that those remarks be stricken from the record. "Any ad which quotes what I said on Sunday is a falsehood, because I have said publicly those words were inaccurate and unfortunate," Gingrich told Fox News, referring to his comments on Meet the Press a few days ago. "When I make a mistake, and I'm going to on occasion, I'm going to share with the American people that was a mistake becuase that way we can have an honest conversation." Gingrich said he was worried about a "dishonest Democratic ad," but that is probably a more distant concern than ads coming from his Republican primary opponents.
Video of Gingrich's comments:
Gingrich's presidential campaign has taken several lumps in its few days of existence. In other Newt news:
Gingrich has become a very entertaining presidential candidate. Is he the new Donald Trump?
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