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In reply to the discussion: Barney Frank re: Newt: “He would be the best thing to happen to Democrats since Barry Goldwater ..." [View all]jeff47
(26,549 posts)35. Why do you think he made the comment?
It's great politics. Gets the Republicans to shoot themselves in the foot.
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Barney Frank re: Newt: “He would be the best thing to happen to Democrats since Barry Goldwater ..." [View all]
kpete
Jan 2012
OP
Boy, I'd have a hard time accepting that stmt while Cheney is still around n/t
Sheepshank
Jan 2012
#32
the mistake the left has made the last 20 years is not recognizing newt is totally radio
certainot
Jan 2012
#7
Right on to that. The base loves his nastiness. Let's hope the rest of the country finds it
spicegal
Jan 2012
#10
I see your point, but perhaps we will have to have the repubs just blow themselves up in the
CTyankee
Jan 2012
#16
i also think of McCain and Bush, how McCain was seen as the tougher opponent, but one on one McCain
JI7
Jan 2012
#49
When Barney skewers someone they stay skewered. He knows where the vulnerable spots are.
yellowcanine
Jan 2012
#18
I see him as more of a white whale (although "doughy fuckwad" will remain my preferred appellation)
11 Bravo
Jan 2012
#31