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Gingrich Thanks Campaign Supporters

Associated Press — Tue, 01 May 2012 15:17:03 +0000

NEW YORK (AP) — Newt Gingrich is thanking supporters a day before he officially suspends his bid for the Republican presidential nomination.

Gingrich released a video message on his website Tuesday saying he would bring the campaign to a close on Wednesday

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Gingrich Revamps Campaign

Associated Press — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 11:39:17 +0000

LOS ANGELES (AP) — Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich is drastically reorganizing his money- and delegate-deprived campaign to focus on low-cost social media and an effort to cajole delegates to back him over front-runner Mitt Romney

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Wyoming Republican Straw Poll Complete

Brian Scott — Thu, 01 Mar 2012 13:29:34 +0000

With Sweetwater County now in, the Wyoming Republicans have completed their state-wide straw poll. Mitt Romney was the front runner with just under 39%, Rick Santorum in second with almost 32%, Ron Paul came in third and Newt Gingrich a distant fourth. This is a non-binding straw

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Wyoming Republicans Straw Poll Nearly Complete

Brian Scott — Fri, 24 Feb 2012 13:54:42 +0000

Natrona County had their straw poll last night in conjunction with their precinct caucuses. At the end of the evening Rick Santorum was the front runner followed by Mitt Romney, Ron Paul and Newt Gingrich

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Gingrich Tells OK Lawmakers He'll Reel In Feds

Associated Press — Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:09:21 +0000

OKLAHOMA CITY (AP) — A once-powerful Washington figure himself, Newt Gingrich says he'd shrink the role of the nation's capital if sent back as president.

The Republican presidential candidate wrapped two days of Oklahoma campaigning Tuesday by addressing the state Legislature

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Gingrich Hopes For Another Campaign Resurrection

Associated Press — Wed, 15 Feb 2012 12:40:54 +0000

TULARE, Calif. (AP) — Newt Gingrich's presidential campaign has a history of near-death experiences, and the former House speaker insists another resurrection is on its way.

The third time may not be the charm

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A Win Under Belt, Gingrich Lands In Firing Line

Associated Press — Mon, 23 Jan 2012 16:34:36 +0000

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Fresh off his big South Carolina win, Republican Newt Gingrich found himself on the defensive Monday as the volatile GOP presidential contest shifted to Florida.

Chief rival Mitt Romney sharpened his attacks on the former House speaker, calling him "erratic" and pressing for disclosure of clients, contracts, records and other work he was paid to do after leaving Congress

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AP Sources: Perry Dropping Out, Endorsing Gingrich

Associated Press — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 15:19:38 +0000

CHARLESTON, S.C. (AP) — Texas Gov. Rick Perry will abandon his presidential bid and endorse Newt Gingrich, two Republican officials said Thursday, a move coming just two days before the pivotal South Carolina primary as Republican front-runner Mitt Romney struggles to fend off a challenge from the former House speaker

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Gingrich Rising In SC, But In Time To Edge Romney?

Associated Press — Thu, 19 Jan 2012 12:39:44 +0000

EASLEY, S.C. (AP) — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Thursday he's still the best conservative alternative to Mitt Romney for the Republican presidential nomination, brushing aside a report saying that a vote canvass in Iowa shows Rick Santorum ended up edging Romney in the state's GOP caucuses

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For Gingrich, Attacks On Romney Come With Risk

Associated Press — Mon, 09 Jan 2012 12:34:33 +0000

SALEM, N.H. (AP) — Mitt Romney is a timid Massachusetts moderate, a flip-flopper on abortion and gun rights. As governor, he raised taxes and even tried to hike fees on the blind. Also, Romney is a liar full of "pious baloney" — according to Newt Gingrich

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Gingrich: Conservative Romney Rival Will Emerge

Associated Press — Fri, 06 Jan 2012 12:49:19 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says he's confident GOP conservatives will "gradually coalesce" around a candidate who can deny the party's nomination to Mitt Romney.

Gingrich calls himself "a Regan conservative" and says that's the kind of nominee the GOP needs to defeat President Barack Obama

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Gingrich: Voters Looking Past His Personal History

Associated Press — Thu, 15 Dec 2011 18:26:42 +0000

JOHNSTON, Iowa (AP) — Newt Gingrich chided his GOP presidential opponents in a new TV ad for going negative and said separately Thursday that his checkered personal history wouldn't be to blame if he begins losing voter support in the run-up to Iowa's caucuses

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Arab League Condemns Gingrich's Palestinian Remark

Associated Press — Sun, 11 Dec 2011 19:54:38 +0000

CAIRO (AP) — A senior Arab League official condemned on Sunday a statement by Republican presidential hopeful Newt Gingrich claiming Palestinians are an "invented" people, calling it racist and a cheap stunt to get votes

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Gingrich Surge Unnerves Some Republican Lawmakers

Associated Press — Thu, 08 Dec 2011 12:49:02 +0000

WASHINGTON (AP) — Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich's stunning surge toward the top of the Republican presidential field has unnerved some Republicans in Congress who remember too well the tumult of nearly two decades ago

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Bachmann: Romney, Gingrich Both Have 'Flaws'

Associated Press — Tue, 06 Dec 2011 16:33:15 +0000

Rep. Michele Bachmann said Tuesday she still thinks she has a good chance of winning the Iowa Republican caucuses, saying presidential campaign rivals Newt Gingrich and Mitt Romney "have significant flaws

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