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Newt for President? Stop Asking!

By Michael Crowley | @CrowleyTIME | November 15, 2010 | +

So says Salon:

Gingrich has now been repeating the exact same formulation about his plans for about a year and a half. And every time he does it, the media reports it as if it’s new. That’s despite the fact that, by our non-comprehensive count, Gingrich has repeated in 20 separate interviews that he will make his decision in February or March of 2011.

The story channels the common complaint that, dating back to the mid-90s, Gingrich seems to have mastered the quadrennial game of talking about running–and earning the attendant publicity–without actually diving in.

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  • Ivy_B

    And please stop telling.

    ktnxbai

  • apr2563

    Amen Ivy. The traditional media know that Palin and Gingrich use their attention to sell their products:
    books, tv shows, PACs, foundations
    It is a self-employment industry.
    But, they still report their every utterance.
    My hope is a Gingrich/Palin ticket in 2012. The media will be happy and so will I.

  • apr2563

    O/T
    I posted this inteactive device yesterday. It is fun plus it gives a meaningful look at how the deficit can be cut by letting the reader make the choices.
    .
    http://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2010/11/13/weekinreview/deficits-graphic.html

  • herby002

    apr,
    I forwarded the link to some “fiscal conservatives” I know. I’m curious to see if/how they react. Some, I know, won’t even try to solve the “puzzle” because it’s from the “liberal bastion” NY Times, so it has to be biased in favor of something unamerican.

  • celador2

    Newt has passed his prime and has too much baggage to be elected. In polls I see he is behind Romney, Huckabee and Palin. Newt is never more than the third choice.

    Always a bridesmaid, never a bride.

    He may be running for VP or a cabinet position. He stays relevant by appearing active on isuses.
    Cel

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