Now that he’s become “Most Likely To Win The Republican Presidential Nomination,” Newt Gingrich is his party’s most hated. And it showed during the GOP’s debate last night. With only three weeks remaining before the Iowa caucuses open the Republican nominating contest, Mitt Romney raised questions about Mr. Gingrich’s temperament, saying that by making a claim in a recent interview that the Palestinians were an “invented people,” Mr. Gingrich had thrown “incendiary words into a place which is a boiling pot.” Mr. Gingrich took fire for most of the evening, at many points seeming to relish his new role as the leader in the field. He kept his sense of humor and his calm, even as he delivered several attacks of his own, particularly against Mr. Romney. But when the question of his two divorces and acknowledged extramarital affairs were implicitly raised, Mr. Gingrich listened as his opponents pointedly highlighted their long marriages. He conceded that voters would need to make up their own minds. “I think people have to render judgment,” Mr. Gingrich said. “In my case, I said up front openly, I’ve made mistakes at times. I’ve had to go to God for forgiveness. I’ve had to seek reconciliation.” In other words, if that’s all these other republicans have, they might as well tap out now. Most of them are starting to anyway… Source
And another one… The flubs keep on coming. In yet another campaign day marred by a slip-up, Texas Gov. Rick Perry produced headlines today during an important editorial board interview with the Des Moines Register — not for his impassioned defense of a controversial new TV ad about his faith, but instead for a mealy-mouthed screw up. “Montemayor?” he said, struggling to name one of the nine Supreme Court justices. He went on to blast the court as “eight unelected and frankly unaccountable judges. ” There are nine. Since his infamous inability to remember the third of three government agencies he’d eliminate during the CNBC debate in Michigan last month, Perry’s every verbal pratfall has offered the lead paragraph in news stories and the lead joke in late-night comedy shows. Mistakes that might be downplayed from more consistently articulate candidates get spotlight treatment for the Texas pol, whose “swagger” narrative deteriorated quickly as his gaffes grew more and more frequent. Friday’s torrent of “Brain Freeze Again?” headlines was reminiscent of those after a recent campaign stop in New Hampshire, where Perry’s pitch to repair his damaged credentials on border security were derailed by a numerical mixup. “Those of you that will be 21 by November the 12th, I ask for your support and your vote,” he declared to titters from those who recognized the voting age error. (Oh, and the election isn’t on the 12th.) Trying to correct for the bungle, Perry took to the TV airwaves to discuss his efforts to perform well in the “New Hampshire caucuses.” They’re primaries. Oops. And THIS is who some of you want to be President of The United States??? Shame on you… Source More On Bossip! I Get Around: Is Disgruntled Philadelphia Eagles Baller Desean Jackson Chopping Down BOTH Bangers Mya AND Esther Baxter?!?! Luda And His Boo Hit The Red Carpet Giving Us An Excuse To Enjoy Mrs. Luda’s Cakes! Hands Off Ladies: The Most Desirable Celebrity Men That Are Off Limits Because They Put A Ring On It Happy 29th Birthday Barbie! Nicki Minaj’s 29 Most Unforgettable Looks Throughout The Years
SMH at this guy putting himself on blast for an undercover FBI agent: Just weeks after being acquitted on federal corruption charges, State Assemblyman William Boyland Jr. was arrested again by the FBI on new bribery and extortion charges — money he allegedly solicited to help pay legal bills from his earlier case. Boyland is accused of soliciting more than $250,000 in payoffs in exchange for helping an amusement park businessman. That businessman was an FBI informant who recorded the meetings. Officials said Boyland accepted $7,000 in cash payments as well as campaign contributions in excess of campaign finance limits. He is also accused of soliciting a $250,000 payoff in exchange for a scheme to help two undercover operatives try to buy and renovate a Brooklyn hospital for $8 million and then resell it for $15 million. The charges in this latest case allege that while on trial in federal court in Manhattan, Boyland was out soliciting additional bribes. According to the criminal complaint, Boyland said he needed money because of costs piling up from his federal case. “I have legal fees for this legal thing that I have …. I have a good attorney, I just can’t pay him,” he is accused of telling an undercover FBI agent. Boyland, who appeared in court in sweats and sneakers and was released on $100,000 bail, left court without comment. When asked if he planned to stay in office, Boyland shook his head yes. When asked if he had anything to say to his constituents, he shook his head no. Defense attorney Michael Bachrach said it was unfortunate we “are here again” and said he would respond to the charges at a later date. “The extent of the charged corruption is staggering,” said U.S. Attorney Loretta Lynch, who accused Boyland of auctioning of his seat to the highest bidder. “In this instance, the ‘bidders’ were working for the FBI.” On Nov. 10, Boyland was acquitted in a separate case in Manhattan of conspiring to collect $175,000 in bribes to influence health care organizations in Brooklyn and Queens. After his acquittal, Boyland said he was looking forward to getting back to work. FBI NY Director Janice Fedarcyk said Boyland asked for the meetings with the undercovers in person so his phone calls would not be taped. “Recording phone calls is not the only method the FBI has available to fight public corruption,” she said. If convicted in this latest case, he could face a maximum 30 years in prison. Tough life for your boy Boyland. Source
We’re pretty sure this is illegal… Eighteen-year-old Emma Sullivan never thought her tweet about a field trip would be seen by Gov. Sam Brownback. The Shawnee Mission East High School senior went to the Capitol and heard Brownback speak. She didn’t like what she heard. “I don’t agree with a majority of the things that he is trying to pass,” said Sullivan. Sullivan tweeted her thoughts about what she wanted to do during the speech. Sullivan’s tweet stated: “just made mean comments at gov brownback and told him he sucked, in person #heblowsalot.” Sullivan said she ended up in the principal’s office the next day. “He explained to me that someone from Brownback’s office got a hold of it and sent it to someone in charge of the district,” said Sullivan. She said her principal wants her to write an apology to Brownback. “I believe that it is my right to state my opinion,” said Sullivan. VML creative group members are surprised how administrators are handling this case. “She is a legal adult. She has the right to be able to share her opinion,” said Gard Gibson. Her Twitter handle, emmakate988 , had just 60 followers when she sent the tweet, but by Friday afternoon, she had more than 1,400. Sullivan hasn’t decided if she will apologize to the governor. The school’s principal said, “This is not about political views since none were given in the tweet – is about being respectful with a public official whether we agree or disagree with their viewpoints.” What part of democracy is that??? Emma says she has no intention on apologizing because even if she did, she wouldn’t mean it. Source
The U.S. economy is effed up, so messed up that business owners are making signs like these: A Georgia businessman has an ultimatum for America: Fire President Obama, or he will not hire any more workers. Bill Looman, owner of U.S. Cranes LLC, said he is fed up with the bad economy and D.C. politicians who do nothing to solve the problem. So until there is a change of leadership, his company trucks will bear the message: “New Company Policy: We Are Not Hiring Until Obama Is Gone.” “The message that I tried to put in there is that I cannot afford it,” Looman told ABC News. “I just cannot afford to hire anybody right now.” Looman, whose company operates cranes at construction sites, said he has had to lay off three of his nine employees because of the bad economy. He said overregulation and the cost of complying with federal mandates has caused many of his customers to shut their doors. “The buck stops [at Obama],” he said. “He is the leader of this nation and he needs to assume that postion and understand it is his fault, ultimately.” Although the signs went up about six months ago, photos of the “new company policy” went viral on the internet Monday, WXIA-TV first reported. “I didn’t intend for it to get to this level,” Looman said. “Maybe it will put a new perspective on what’s happening out here to middle America.” The reaction – partially positive but mostly negative – was so overwhelming that Looman said he had to temporarily shut down his website and disconnect his phone lines. “Verbally there were a lot of threats,” he said. ”People were running my technicians off the road. They were focused on trying to make that message something more than it was.” “To all my liberal friends … thank you for the two new customers that came on board today because you idiots are attacking me,” Looman wrote. “One new customer states … ’You got nerve, so you got my business.’ I may have to hire after all.” While the barrage of criticism did not hit until this week, the backlash began shortly after the photos were first posted. Looman said he got an unexpected visit from the Secret Service after someone reported to the FBI that he was a possible threat to national security. “They gave me the typical interview to see if I was a threat,” Looman said. “We actually had a good meeting and when they left, they were under the impression that they wasted their time.” With unemployment still stuck at around 9 percent, where it has been for more than two years, U.S. Crane LLC is not the only business that feels the drag of a sluggishly recovering economy. The GDP grew a mere 2 percent over the past quarter, even less than the 2.5 percent growth than the Bureau of Economic Analysis had originally estimated. Thoughts on this man’s gesture?? Out of pocket or right on point?? Source
Awww po’ thang… As we reported earlier today, Jimmy Fallon’s house band The Roots, had a very specific song that they wanted to play as GOP Presidential candidate Michele Bachmann walked out onto the stage last night. GOP presidential candidate Michele Bachmann is lashing out at NBC for not apologizing or taking immediate disciplinary action for an off-color song played during her appearance on Jimmy Fallon’s “Late Night.” (Msnbc.com is a joint venture of Microsoft and NBC Universal.) Bachmann said Wednesday on the Fox News Channel that the Fallon show band displayed sexism and bias by playing a snippet of a 1985 Fishbone song. The title of the song is “Lyin’ Ass B—-.” Fallon has tweeted an apology to Bachmann for “the intro mess” during her appearance earlier in the week. But Bachmann expressed surprise that the TV network hasn’t apologized or disciplined the show’s Roots band. “This is clearly a form of bias on the part of the Hollywood entertainment elite,” Bachmann said. She added, “This wouldn’t be tolerated if this was Michelle Obama. It shouldn’t be tolerated if it’s a conservative woman either.” Whoa dere…first things first, just because your name is “Michele” doesn’t mean that you are ANYTHING like Michelle Obama! Furthermore, there are MANY reported discrepancies in the the stories you’ve have told about receiving gov’t funds for businesses that you own or benefit from. Let’s be clear… Not for nothin’, but Bachmann shouldn’t feel too bad, The Roots have done this same thing a several people. The Roots frequently make sly, often obscure, song choices as Fallon’s guests are introduced. When Fox Business Network’s Lou Dobbs came out, they played part of Genesis’ “Illegal Alien,” a reference to Dobbs’ frequent commentaries on the topic. Current TV host Keith Olbermann, formerly of MSNBC, heard part of Klymaxx’s “I Miss You.” Kathie Lee Gifford was saluted with UB40′s “Red Red Wine,” a reference to the drink she often shares on-air with “Today” co-host Hoda Kotb. Source More On Bossip! Galleries: Weezy’s Lil Girl Reginae Carter’s Cinderella Themed 13th Birthday Bash Boxing’s Baddest Bangers: The Most Beautiful Breezys Getting That Golden Glove Lovin’ Eff A Stylist: The Most Attention Sloriest Red Carpet Looks Of All Time One-Time For Yo’ Mind: A Gallery Of The Best Cop Television Shows Of All Time!!
Who’s voting for Big Herm??? In a new Iowa mailer, Herman Cain says he believes he will be the 2012 GOP nominee because he’s a descendant of slaves who can garner a large share of the black vote, he didn’t inherit a dime, he has traveled the globe for years, and he’s a believer in Jesus Christ. “The news media and the Republican establishment are stunned!” says the first line of the seven-page mailer. “I am now the front runner in the race for the Republican Presidential campaign and the highly regarded Rasmussen poll shows me defeating President Obama.” But then he asks Iowans to tell him which of the other candidates they’re supporting, saying “there are lots of good folks in the race.” A “poll” asks people to check a box for a candidate among a list of nine in alphabetical order, including Gary Johnson. Cain lists several points on why he thinks he will win the nomination, including that “as a descendent of slaves I can lead the Republican party to victory by garnering a large share of the black vote, something that has not been done since Dwight Eisenhower garnered 41 percent of the black vote in 1956.” Time will tell if Herman Cain becomes the GOP Nominee, but do you agree with his logic here??? Even after he called black people brainwashed?? Source
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