Originally Posted by buggyone

Richie says, "The tangent has swung wide, but that what happens when you try to defend the indefensible. You must divert, and this thread is a good illustration."

Since he opened the door, I have to add that this is the same tactic Newt used in the South Carolina debate when he refused to answer the question about his ex-wife's statements - and turned indignant toward the questioner that this gossip was no way to start a debate about national issues.

Newt could not defend the indefensible and therefore had to divert.

You have to admit that Newt does have good political consultants who prepped him with the proper answers and appropriate act for him to take. Still, he is a slimeball, Washington insider, career politician, and actor.