Gingrich was asking for it

Any person or group of people (political parties) that chooses to promote an image of higher moral integrity sets itself up for scrutiny on moral issues.

John King was right to question Newt Gingrich about his marriage history. If one appears ambivalent on social/moral issues, the questions would have been out of line, but Gingrich’s holier-than-thou (non-Republicans) image makes the query entirely appropriate.

After all, he pledged faithfulness to his current spouse as he also pledged to stop the rights of other Americans in same-sex marriages. He, as well as other GOP candidates, needs to pacify the evangelicals in the party. He exhibits his self-righteous bluster at the question. Republicans adore displays of self-righteous indignation.

Personally, I don’t care what sexual proclivities a candidate has as long as he/she governs effectively.

As speaker of the House, Gingrich pursued President Bill Clinton with a vengeance on moral grounds.

He needs the media as he bashes it. I’d love to see major news networks ignore him. Even in a party of hypocrites, Gingrich stands out.

Donald W. Daw

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