Originally Posted by buggyone

We were discussing at "the watering hole" the recent South Carolina debate when Newt "took on" the moderator who asked the first question concerning the former wife's comments about Newt wanting an "open marriage" while she had MS.

Newt, as you remember, acted so indignant that this topic would even come up when there are so many national topics to be discussed.

The talk at the "watering hole" was that Newt was such a fast thinker to come up with his answer and to quickly put that moderator in his place.

Reality is different. All the participants have gone through rehersals with their staff so many times that it is all memorized. They know all the possible questions and the staff has prepped the candidate in how to answer, how to act, and exactly what to say. Newt knew the question would arise and knew just how to act so puffed up and indignant.

Newt is a Washington insider who knows the ins and outs of political acting. Don't forget he was Speaker of the House - until his own party threw him out.