The 'Trash A Republican Candidate' Target in Today's New York Times is Newt Gingrich
Many observers seem surprised that Mr. Gingrich’s, well, colorful personal history isn’t causing him more problems, but they shouldn’t be. If hypocrisy is the tribute vice pays to virtue, conservatives often seem inclined to accept that tribute, voting for candidates who publicly espouse conservative moral principles whatever their personal behavior. (Paul Krugman, NYT, 12/6/2011)
Krugman wants to talk about Newt Gingrich's personal history - three marriages and infidelity. Fine, let's also talk about Obama's drug use and real estate dealings with a Chicago felon. Or is that old news? Here's the difference: Gingrich has asked for forgiveness and embraced religion. Maybe he should have flaunted his personal failings like Bill Clinton and Barney Frank. Oh, and that convicted felon? Here is how dishonest the New York Times is. They tie him to Rod Blagojevich - a Chicago Democrat that even they are unwilling to defend (some Dems are beyond saving) - rather than to Obama who famously got a sweetheart land deal:
Will he get more than Antoin Rezko, a former top fund-raiser for Mr. Blagojevich, who was sentenced last month to 10 1/2 years in prison for fraud and bribery? (NYT, 12/6/2011)
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