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Gingrich blasts judicial supremacy

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich gestures during a debate in Manchester, N.H., last week. (Associated Press)
Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich gestures during a debate in Manchester, N.H., last week. (Associated Press)

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich gestures during a debate in Manchester, N.H., last week.

WASHINGTON – Newt Gingrich says as president he would ignore Supreme Court decisions that conflict with his powers as commander in chief, and he would press for impeaching judges or even abolishing certain courts if he disagreed with their rulings.

“I’m fed up with elitist judges” who seek to impose their “radically un-American” views, Gingrich said Saturday during a conference call with reporters.  Read more.  David Savage, Tribune Washington bureau

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