TEA Party Endorses Newt Gingrich in Florida Primary
The TEA Party of Florida endorsed Newt Gingrich in the Florida presidential primary, saying the former House speaker has "articulated direct and serious steps designed to reduce spending, cut our deficits, pay down our national debt, and return liberty to our citizens in doing so."
Reconstituted from the party whose candidates garnered 310,000 votes in 20 races in 2010, TEA is pursuing a broader outreach strategy this year.
Chairman John Long said that in addition to fielding its own slate of candidates, the party plans to endorse like-minded candidates from the major parties in other selected races.
"People ask us, 'Who is the TEA Party?' and we say, 'You are,'" Long stated.
"When you speak out against out-of-control spending and officials that refuse to act responsibly with our money, you are the TEA Party.'"
The 310,000 votes received by TEA (Taxed Enough Already) candidates in 2010 was the third largest total of any party in the state.
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10:33AM JAN 30TH 2012
Why hasn't someone considered building refineries up north instead of piping it all the way to Texas ,we need to be energy sufficient ! Newt needs to bring out the facts on all the allegations that were cleared ,the cost involved was not fines ,but legal fees to clear .Washington Dems want to take out our only hope of taking back America & most of all GOD .
2:54PM JAN 27TH 2012
Glad to see this endorsement but doubt if it will aid Newt to win Tues. Mitt is already ahead by some 200,000 votes. Unless there is a miracle, Newt is done in Fla. Now that will not mean he is done but the MSM and PubsinDC will anoint Mitt and then that might be it. I would like to see Newt win just to see the angst all round. But, I want to oust Obama and the Reid Senate. Whoever can do that will need the TEAS,Indies,all PUbs, Reagan Dems and Libertarians. Just do it please for the sake of America.
11:53AM JAN 27TH 2012
Remember Newt has said his favorite presidents were FDR and Woodrow Wilson, both progressives. He promoted and got paid to do so Fannie and Freddie. Remember the New York race when he supported a liberal over a conservative candidate (liberal lost and then supported the democrat. In Maryland Newt supported Gilcrest (liberal/moderate) over Andy Harris (conservative). Harris won (has a great voting record) Gilcrest then turned around and supported the democrat against Harris. Newt has proven he has the morals of an alley cat, all the while he was saying he was for family values. If his wives can't trust him, how can you?
6:37PM JAN 26TH 2012
I am happy to see this. I believe that Newt is the best choice for president. He scored straight A's with Strong America Now for his plan to cut waste, end the deficit, and to bring down the debt by 2017. He will abolish the judges that rule against our constitution, and he will rule for the people and by the people.
1:02PM JAN 26TH 2012
Alright it is time to set the record straight on Mr. Gingrich and his involvement with the tea party. Let me be perfectly clear, I do not care for Newt Gingrich and I am really not much of a fan of any of the current candidates. I do believe that all are better than Obama. Now that I have come clean on that here are the facts.
First week of March 2009 on a conference call with 35 of the first Tea Party organizers in the country (two from Florida) Michael Patrick Leahy told us that Newt Gingrich had asked if he could help our cause for the Tax Day Tea Parties. He said he would use his organization American Solutions to get the word out. At the time Newt had an email database of almost one million. He also said he would make a video supporting the Tea Party Movement. Of the 35 on the call that night two objected and then we continued.
Newt kept his word. He put a link on every site he owned. He sent out emails to everyone in his database and he made a video. He did something else. He was the first to support us publicly. He did so on TV and on radio and he did it long before Glenn Beck.
I do not know why his campaign does not use this information. It is out there and the people on that conference call know this to be factual. I can only assume that his campaign is running on the seat of their pants daily as it is just to fast for them to grasp.
Having said that, I do not care for Newt and will not vote for him. If he is the nominee I will support him to the fullest. As for the TEA Party they are led by people who have not a clue what the Tea Party Movement was about. That is a simple fact. It does get confusing at times but it is what it is.
Now for the important stuff. Giants by 9 over the Patriots!!! Go Giants!
First week of March 2009 on a conference call with 35 of the first Tea Party organizers in the country (two from Florida) Michael Patrick Leahy told us that Newt Gingrich had asked if he could help our cause for the Tax Day Tea Parties. He said he would use his organization American Solutions to get the word out. At the time Newt had an email database of almost one million. He also said he would make a video supporting the Tea Party Movement. Of the 35 on the call that night two objected and then we continued.
Newt kept his word. He put a link on every site he owned. He sent out emails to everyone in his database and he made a video. He did something else. He was the first to support us publicly. He did so on TV and on radio and he did it long before Glenn Beck.
I do not know why his campaign does not use this information. It is out there and the people on that conference call know this to be factual. I can only assume that his campaign is running on the seat of their pants daily as it is just to fast for them to grasp.
Having said that, I do not care for Newt and will not vote for him. If he is the nominee I will support him to the fullest. As for the TEA Party they are led by people who have not a clue what the Tea Party Movement was about. That is a simple fact. It does get confusing at times but it is what it is.
Now for the important stuff. Giants by 9 over the Patriots!!! Go Giants!
12:37PM JAN 26TH 2012
Newt was actually involved with the Tea Party long before it was popular. There are many articles about his willingness to help and be supportive of the movement. There are even several speaches of him at Tea party rallys.
Who do you think lead the revolution that shut gov down the 1st time? Newt.... That's Tea Party to me. Get your facts right.
Who do you think lead the revolution that shut gov down the 1st time? Newt.... That's Tea Party to me. Get your facts right.
12:27PM JAN 26TH 2012
I am a Conservative and considered myself part of the Tea Party UNTIL they decided to "SETTLE". I am very dismayed that anyone in a Tea Party anywhere has allowed the media to pick our Nominee. We were so angry for so long and now we are settling for a Moderate or a Time Bomb with long time Washington DC experience!! Did we NOT learn ANY lessons this past 3+ years? I, personally don't think so! I would seriously like someone to explain this to me.
It is my personal feeling that we are NOT going to get our Country started back in the right direction with either of the two "top runners". Don't get me wrong - I'm NOT a Paul fan. I think Rick Santorum is THE CLOSEST we can get to REAL CONSERVATISM after hearing him talk. Yes, he has made mistakes, but NONE compared to the Moderate Romney or the FDR (Big Govt. Democrat by the way) Time Bomb Newt!! No one is perfect, but Santorum comes closer than anyone else running!! I truly wish Sarah Palin had run, but she did not. I'm not fond of the terms "electibility" or "can't beat Obama in a Debate". When a President is in office, someone please tell me when he EVER debates! I personally think anyone could beat Obama because he has NOTHING to run on but lies! And, electibility - to me electibility is whomever We the People decide on! Someone please tell me where I am wrong on this.
It is my personal feeling that we are NOT going to get our Country started back in the right direction with either of the two "top runners". Don't get me wrong - I'm NOT a Paul fan. I think Rick Santorum is THE CLOSEST we can get to REAL CONSERVATISM after hearing him talk. Yes, he has made mistakes, but NONE compared to the Moderate Romney or the FDR (Big Govt. Democrat by the way) Time Bomb Newt!! No one is perfect, but Santorum comes closer than anyone else running!! I truly wish Sarah Palin had run, but she did not. I'm not fond of the terms "electibility" or "can't beat Obama in a Debate". When a President is in office, someone please tell me when he EVER debates! I personally think anyone could beat Obama because he has NOTHING to run on but lies! And, electibility - to me electibility is whomever We the People decide on! Someone please tell me where I am wrong on this.
1:01PM JAN 26TH 2012
You are not wrong. We just have to stand our ground. STOP donating to the tea party until they bring us fresh ideas!
If anyone is over 30 they can remember the newt investigations and his hiding under the radar till america forgets. We forget very quickly, and are impressed with most shinny things that come along.
Put on your xray glasses on and ask yourself,
"would I leave my child with this guy"?
Would you take the work of some political endorser if to leave your kid with this guy is a good idea? You most definitively will get your internal answer then. Because in the end that is what we are doing.
If anyone is over 30 they can remember the newt investigations and his hiding under the radar till america forgets. We forget very quickly, and are impressed with most shinny things that come along.
Put on your xray glasses on and ask yourself,
"would I leave my child with this guy"?
Would you take the work of some political endorser if to leave your kid with this guy is a good idea? You most definitively will get your internal answer then. Because in the end that is what we are doing.
2:21PM JAN 26TH 2012
Superdom, let's look at the facts. Newt was exonerated of EVERY single charge against. The fine he paid was for the cost of the investigation because his lawyer made a mistake. All 1300 pages are on the internet to see.
Newt Sets the Record Straight on Hannity . See youtube of it, we are not allowed to post links here.
Why don't YOU open your ears and listen to the truth.
And I find it OUTRAGEOUS that you would try to SMEAR him by implying he would be unsafe to leave your child with "this guy".
That is disgusting of you!!!
Newt Sets the Record Straight on Hannity . See youtube of it, we are not allowed to post links here.
Why don't YOU open your ears and listen to the truth.
And I find it OUTRAGEOUS that you would try to SMEAR him by implying he would be unsafe to leave your child with "this guy".
That is disgusting of you!!!
10:54AM JAN 26TH 2012
This is absurdity. Newt Gingrich IS NOT deserving of such an endorsement. Hmm, Ron Paul? The father of the tea party? The tea party has been hijacked by fox news, big cronies etc. Now being involved with the tea party as a republican is the cool and hip thing to do. Give me a break.
12:28PM JAN 26TH 2012
I am in agreement with you and just posted a response.
11:59AM JAN 26TH 2012
Newt is the most qualified candidate. Let's face it: Romney has less experience than Obama, who has been President for 4 years. Romney has canned speeches about national and international issues, but that cannot take the place of real experience and taking stands when they count. It's easy to criticize when one has had no role in national or international affairs. NADA. Easy to criticize when one has never taken any stands. What did Romney do to prevent the housing crisis. NADA. Easy to criticize, just like Obama did to get elected. Romney versus Obama, the battle of canned speeches. NADA versus NADA.
12:33PM JAN 26TH 2012
Do you know who Newt's favorite President is? It's FDR the New Deal Big Govt DEMOCRAT!! Please look him up. I am NOT a Romney fan either. Nor Paul. The MOST Conservative candidate (not without a few mistakes) is Santorum. I know the negative he has done as a Senator and it does not come close to what Romney or Newt HAVE done. Sorry. Newt is a disaster waiting to happen.
9:47AM JAN 26TH 2012
LOL for a second I thought this was real Tea Party people. Fake tea party for a fake candidate.
6:29PM JAN 26TH 2012
The Tea Party of Florida is the only 'real' tea party. The groups that put up candidates and got over 300000 votes is about as real as you can get.
The other "so-called" tea party groups are a joke. Most have been bought off by Americans for Prosperity like Sharon Calvert and others at $30k a piece. Every so-called tea party leader has their hand's greased by the big pro-GOP establishment groups.
Thank God for the Fred O'Neals; the John Longs; The Doug geuytzloe's and the whole group for doing what was right!
The other "so-called" tea party groups are a joke. Most have been bought off by Americans for Prosperity like Sharon Calvert and others at $30k a piece. Every so-called tea party leader has their hand's greased by the big pro-GOP establishment groups.
Thank God for the Fred O'Neals; the John Longs; The Doug geuytzloe's and the whole group for doing what was right!
1:03PM JAN 26TH 2012
haha, that is awesome!
1:45PM JAN 26TH 2012
Do you people REALLY want Obama to be reelected??? Yes, Santorum is great. I believe he is the most conservative. That being said, he will get none of the independent vote. A vote for Santorum in Florida is a vote for Romney. A vote for Romney is a vote for Obama. Romney CANNOT debate someone whom he so closely resembles. I am praying Newt wins Florida and the nomination. Because he is perfect, absolutley not. Because he can DEFEAT OBAMA!!!!!
