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Gingrich: ‘I’m Not Going to Withdraw’

Sunday, February 5, 2012 9:36 am
by Brian O'Connor
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Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich

|| Amid rumors that he might consider quitting, Gingrich was defiant, "I'm not going to withdraw." ||

Not Going Away.

Amid speculation that he might be ready to end his struggling presidential campaign, Newt Gingrich held a defiant press conference in Nevada last night.  “I ‘m not going away.”

“I’m not going to withdraw,” he said. “I’m actually pretty happy with where we are.

“We will go to Tampa.”

Last night’s presser was classic Newt Gingrich.  Much like he has done in the debates, Gingrich artfully used his mental judo skills to turn the tough press questions into attacks on the elite media and his chief opponent, Mitt Romney.  As he has said before, unless Mitt Romney drops out of the race sooner, Newt Gingrich is going to take the fight all the way to Tampa.

And Gingrich needed to come out and strike this tone.  After big defeats in Florida and Nevada, the next few races may be even tougher for the former Speaker.  He’ll be struggling for third place rather than second.  Gingrich needed to assure voters and supporters that he is in this thing for the long haul.

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  1. Newt Jersey 2012 permalink
    February 5, 2012

    WHERE ARE THE CALLS FOR SANTORUM TO DROP OUT? He’s Finishing Fourth In Nevada. The Media Are Fraudulent Shills For Romney. If Mittens Wins The Nomination, They Will Turn On Him & Destroy Willard

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