Topic: Newt Gingrich

Stop Laughing at Newt Gingrich, He Knows the Future

Associated Press

Everyone's laughing at Newt Gingrich because he made a video saying he and his staff had puzzled for weeks that we don't have a new word for cell phones that do the Internet.

By Elspeth Reeve

Oct 14, 2011

Huntsman Boycotts Nevada Caucuses He Would Likely Lose to Romney

Despite Western roots and Mormon heritage, he's being crushed by Romney in the state

Comments | 690 Views

By Alexander Abad-Santos

Oct 12, 2011

Spatwatch

Newt Gingrich Wants to Throw Barney Frank in Jail

The Congressman's response: "he talks even sillier than he sometimes does"

Comments | 5,421 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Oct 12, 2011

Where the Candidates Stand After the Debate

Romney is back to running on inevitably; Cain is back to auditioning for a Fox deal

Comments | 1,767 Views

By Erik Hayden

Oct 3, 2011

And Now South Carolina Moves Its Primary Date to January 21

Florida's decision to set its primary on January 31 is reshuffling the GOP calendar

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By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 30, 2011

Gingrich's Latest Pitch: I'm Smarter Than Your Average Candidate

He's feeling a bit underappreciated on the campaign trail

Comments | 548 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 29, 2011

A Guide to the Political Assets of the GOP Spouses

The wives -- and one husband -- each offer a quality the candidate lacks

Comments | 3,308 Views

By Ray Gustini

Sep 29, 2011

The Smart Set

Ashton Kutcher's No Good Day; Pushy Questions for Anna Faris

Plus: Michael Wolff is reportedly out as editor-in-chief of Adweek

Comments | 3,355 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 28, 2011

A Catalog of Republican Primary Collectibles

A painting of Bachmann with a serial killer, a Gingrich paper doll, a hideous Palin pot

Comments | 4,535 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 22, 2011

Debate Liveblog: Romney, Perry Attack Each Other

Nine Republicans debate Social Security, immigration, Israel, and everything else

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By Erik Hayden

Sep 20, 2011

Gingrich Seeks Relevance with a 'Contract with America' Sequel

Newt says his ideas are "exactly what Abraham Lincoln would have campaigned on"

Comments | 328 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Sep 8, 2011

We Now Know Perry Doesn't Like to Debate for a Reason

The lessons learned from last night's Republican debate

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By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 26, 2011

Gingrich's 2012 Campaign Kills His PAC

The once-major fundraiser couldn't survive his presidential ambitions -- and gaffes

Comments | 1,905 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 17, 2011

Gingrich Heads to Hawaii, the Place Where He Wants to Retire

The Gingrich's campaign trail's swing through Hawaii is starting to look a like a vacation

Comments | 1,897 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 11, 2011

Liveblog: The Third Republican Primary Debate

Expect the claws to come out in Iowa

Comments | 2,339 Views

By Dino Grandoni

Aug 2, 2011

Chart of the Day

Who's Winning the GOP Race on Twitter

The candidates' follower counts don't quite match what you'd expect

Comments | 6,122 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 1, 2011

Updated: Gingrich Denies 80% of His Twitter Followers Were Bought

Turns out his online grassroots might be astroturf

Comments | 2,586 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Aug 1, 2011

Newt Gingrich: Bad Candidate, Great Cruisemate

The barely-there presidential candidate is focusing on having a "great time"

Comments | 483 Views

By Ray Gustini

Aug 1, 2011

The Smart Set

Jay-Z and Kanye 'Barely Speaking'; Oprah Sued Over Slogan

Plus: Amy Winehouse was planning to adopt

Comments | 8,701 Views

By Ray Gustini

Jul 25, 2011

Newt Gingrich Closes His Tiffany's Account

New financial disclosure forms reveal Tiffany's debt has been "paid in full"

Comments | 2,438 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 15, 2011

Gingrich Campaign $500,000 in Debt for Private Planes Alone

This won't help dispel Gingrich's new reputation as a jewelry-loving spendthrift

Comments | 2,279 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 15, 2011

Rick Santorum Releases Shockingly Low 2012 Fundraising Numbers

Chuck Todd calls the $582,348 "embarrassing"

Comments | 1,492 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 8, 2011

Who's Going to Drop Out of the 2012 Race First?

The race to be the first to concede the Republican primary is on

Comments | 1,207 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 6, 2011

The Many Flops of the 2012 Race So Far

Romney didn't raise much money; Pawlenty, Huntsman, and Gingrich are struggling

Comments | 1,552 Views

By Uri Friedman

Jul 5, 2011

Gingrich, Staffless and Debt-Ridden, Turns to Google+

The presidential candidate wants to talk policy on "Hangouts"

Comments | 2,427 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jul 5, 2011

How the 2012 Candidates Spent the Fourth of July

Mitt Romney got sweaty, top Herman Cain staffers quit, Gingrich's campaign is in debt

Comments | 933 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 27, 2011

A Guide to Properly Insulting the 2012 GOP Candidates

As Chris Wallace learned, Michele Bachmann is not a "flake"; she's a "wacko"

Comments | 9,190 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 24, 2011

GOP Candidates Are Ready for a National Conversation on Race

Gingrich, Bachmann, Santorum, Perry are appealing to minority voters

Comments | 1,537 Views

By Erik Hayden

Jun 21, 2011

Even Newt Gingrich's Fundraising Team Has Now Quit

The rats/sinking ship analogy looks more appropriate by the day

Comments | 1,075 Views

By Adam Martin

Jun 20, 2011

Glitter Bombs: Weapons of Mass Reactions

A politician's guide to surviving a glitter attack

Comments | 5,000 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 20, 2011

Translating the Wall Street Journal's Story on Rick Perry

A number of shots are taken at his rivals--without naming them

Comments | 5,886 Views

By Ray Gustini

Jun 17, 2011

What the Tweet?

Centipede, Phil Campbell, and Mexican Hipsters

Plus: dispatches from the mail embargo

Comments | 2,759 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 16, 2011

How Much Can We Blame Callista for Newt's Failures?

Reports paint her as the Yoko Ono who sunk his campaign

Comments | 10,469 Views

By Ray Gustini

Jun 15, 2011

What the Tweet?

Chimps, Newt Gingrich and Daguerrerotyped Boyfriends

All the tweets that tied us up in knots Wednesday

Comments | 1,410 Views

By Heather Horn

Jun 15, 2011

Comment of the Day: Behind the Comments on the Newt Photo

So it's okay to make fun of people if they're not fit?

Comments | 1,243 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 15, 2011

Can't Not Look at This Alleged Photo of Newt Gingrich

TMZ says it has a photo of the presidential candidate sunning on his infamous vacation

Comments | 4,711 Views

By Ray Gustini

Jun 15, 2011

Jon Stewart Also Perplexed by John King's GOP Debate Questions

Presidential debate or game show?

Comments | 17,183 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 14, 2011

Gingrich's Charity Paid Money to Gingrich's Business

And gave the presidential candidate a valuable donor list, ABC reports

Comments | 2,841 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 13, 2011

GOP Debate Preview: Hey, We're Not So Bad

What GOP 2012 candidates are looking to prove tonight

Comments | 4,147 Views

By Caitlin Dickson

Jun 13, 2011

Cartoon

Newt Gingrich's Mediterranean Campaign-Ender

Cartoonist Tony Auth on the presidential hopeful's Grecian cruise

Comments | 2,836 Views

By Ujala Sehgal

Jun 12, 2011

Five Best Sunday Columns

On a long war in Libya, predicting success, and the power of Callista

Comments | 1,159 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 10, 2011

After Mass Resigning, Newt Staffers Switch to Mass Griping

A look at who got the best digs in at their former boss

Comments | 4,690 Views

By Ray Gustini

Jun 9, 2011

What the Tweet?

Camels, Chemicals, and Newt's Jerry Maguire Moment

All the tweets that tied us up Thursday

Comments | 728 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 9, 2011

Newt Gingrich's Senior Staff Resign En Masse

Gingrich returned from his Mediterranean cruise only two days ago

Comments | 9,495 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 7, 2011

Newt Gingrich's Secret Mediterranean Cruise Looks Delightful

Newt and Calista Gingrich are on vacation just after announcing his presidential bid

Comments | 7,810 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

Jun 3, 2011

First GOP Debate with Recognizable Candidates Will Be on June 13

Michele Bachmann, Mitt Romney, and New Gingrich will be among the debaters

Comments | 2,030 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 27, 2011

The GOP 2012 Hopefuls Who Supported a Health Care Mandate

Pawlenty, Huntsman, Gingrich, and Romney all once thought it was a good idea

Comments | 1,825 Views

By Elspeth Reeve

May 25, 2011

Gingrich vs. Huntsman: The GOP's Odd Class Warfare

While one is dogged by his Tiffany's bill, the other gets kudos for leather jackets

Comments | 2,321 Views

By Ujala Sehgal

May 21, 2011

The Five Best Saturday Columns

On the Middle East trade-off, "Bad Grandpas," and cupcake fatigue.

Comments | 933 Views

By Ray Gustini

May 20, 2011

The Smart Set

Condé Nast Office Politics; Bono Pushes Spidey

Plus: Track Palin gets hitched and Peter Fond's harsh words for Obama

Comments | 1,127 Views

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