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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.
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buggyone: You mean like "off the cuff" Obama. The liberal media's attempt to enrage voters over Newt's second wife's commented did not resonate because a good portion of voters have been married more than once and perhaps several times and understand the animosity a divorce brings with it. They understand the term "scorned woman" and voters have as low an opinion of the news medias as they do congress.
Having said that as much as I hate to admit it (I've been with the same woman since 13) fidelity in one's personal appear not to be a factor contributing to leadership WitnessCharles lindbergh, George Patton Bill clinton JFK and Dwight Eisenhower. Converseley we have Omar Bradley, and Jimmy (lust in my heart) Carter. did the latter two lead anymore effectively owing to their fidelity???
I voted early Saturday morning holding my nose because neither party offers a candidate of quality. As a former HRD guy you understand picking the best from a bad lot. Where have all the good men gone?
So for me this race is guessing who is more likely to take bold initiatives to reset America. I studied the field and gave it my best guess Saturday.
What I do recognize is that Democrats and Republicans must be united in an effort to reset the three branches of government to ensure they abide by the US Constitution . There was a time when that was so but not the parties are too polarized for the country's own good.