Gingrich calls Obama ‘food stamp president’ in Friday speech

[doodle]

Gingrich calls Obama ‘food stamp president’ in Friday speech

Read more: http://www.digitaljournal.com/article/306701#ixzz1MMFfwT9Q


Gloves are coming off as ex House Speaker takes on Obama.

[Lucille]

I have to admit, that's pretty good.

[doodle]

This was bit surprising ratcheting up of attacks considering that rest of the GOP lineup has been mostly ducking Obama in recent days.

[AuH20]

That's going to leave a mark.

[doodle]

Newt Gingrich Blasts GOP Budget As 'Right-Wing Social Engineering'
Benjy Sarlin | May 15, 2011, 11:33AM

http://tpmdc.talkingpointsmemo.com/2011/05/newt-gingrich-blasts-gop-budget-as-right-wing-social-engineering.php

[doodle]

In related news.


May 19, 2011 11:26 AM
Palin attacks "lamestream media" for forcing Gingrich apology; calls for Tea Party candidate in 2012 election

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20064322-503544.html

[Aratus]

yes. more people ARE on foodstamps right now!
can newt G. explain WHY things are so bollixed up?
admittedly most recently he wasn't in D.C ...however
when he was there, he was PART of a rarified atmosphere!

[Zippyjuan]

It should perhaps be noted that the numbers of people on food stamps began rising under Bush when the economic crisis began. This is just a continuation of the trend that started back then. Gingrich should be aware that there was both a Republican president and Republican control of Congress at the time. Article from 2008:
http://www.nytimes.com/2008/03/31/us/31foodstamps.html

Driven by a painful mix of layoffs and rising food and fuel prices, the number of Americans receiving food stamps is projected to reach 28 million in the coming year, the highest level since the aid program began in the 1960s.


The percentage of Americans receiving food stamps was higher after a recession in the 1990s, but actual numbers are expected to be higher this year.

Federal benefit costs are projected to rise to $36 billion in the 2009 fiscal year from $34 billion this year.

“People sign up for food stamps when they lose their jobs, or their wages go down because their hours are cut,” said Stacy Dean, director of food stamp policy at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities in Washington, who noted that 14 states saw their rolls reach record numbers by last December.

One example is Michigan, where one in eight residents now receives food stamps. “Our caseload has more than doubled since 2000, and we’re at an all-time record level,” said Maureen Sorbet, spokeswoman for the Michigan Department of Human Services.

The climb in food stamp recipients there has been relentless, through economic upturns and downturns, reflecting a steady loss of industrial jobs that has pushed recipient levels to new highs in Ohio and Illinois as well.

[KingRobbStark]

In related news.


May 19, 2011 11:26 AM
Palin attacks "lamestream media" for forcing Gingrich apology; calls for Tea Party candidate in 2012 election

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20064322-503544.html

I hope. Palins daughter gets pregnant again, so that way she would be to busy to run

[PaleoForPaul]

Gingrich should be aware that there was both a Republican president and Republican control of Congress at the time.

He knows, he doesn't care. He just needs to attack Obama to get the stories about him attacking Paul Ryan out of the headlines and to throw the right wing some red meat.

[belian78]

I hope. Palins daughter gets pregnant again, so that way she would be to busy to run

Well, she is going to be living with the Massey brothers for a new reality TV show. Can you imagine the scandal on THAT one!?

[PaleoForPaul]

I hope. Palins daughter gets pregnant again, so that way she would be to busy to run

It would be great if it were Arnold's kid.

http://www.nydailynews.com/img/2009/12/17/450x319-alg_arnold_schwarzenegger_sarah-palin.jpg

[KingRobbStark]

Well, she is going to be living with the Massey brothers for a new reality TV show. Can you imagine the scandal on THAT one!?

We should send her a bible, and a gun that shoots out condoms.

[KingRobbStark]

It would be great if it were Arnold's kid.

http://www.nydailynews.com/img/2009/12/17/450x319-alg_arnold_schwarzenegger_sarah-palin.jpg

HAHAHAHA Good one

[jkr]

i hope. Palins daughter gets pregnant again, so that way she would be to busy to run

take one for the team?

[jkr]

It would be great if it were Arnold's kid.

http://www.nydailynews.com/img/2009/12/17/450x319-alg_arnold_schwarzenegger_sarah-palin.jpg

MMMMMMMM, "hear the lamentations of the women". Yes . YEEESSSS!

[KingRobbStark]

take one for the team?

Thats one risk I can't take.

[Rothbardian Girl]

In related news.


May 19, 2011 11:26 AM
Palin attacks "lamestream media" for forcing Gingrich apology; calls for Tea Party candidate in 2012 election

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-503544_162-20064322-503544.html

LMAO. She is so directly contradictory in her behavior, I can't even believe it. She wants everyone to leave NEWT GINGRICH of all people alone, and then she calls for the Tea Party to come up with a candidate?

My parents are fierce partisan Republicans, and even they said they would not vote for Gingrich if he were to gain the nomination. If she really cared about the "tea party", she'd let Gingrich get hammered.

[doodle]

LMAO. She is so directly contradictory in her behavior, I can't even believe it. She wants everyone to leave NEWT GINGRICH of all people alone, and then she calls for the Tea Party to come up with a candidate?

My parents are fierce partisan Republicans, and even they said they would not vote for Gingrich if he were to gain the nomination. If she really cared about the "tea party", she'd let Gingrich get hammered.

In her defense, she's always bit crazy.

[doodle]

It would be great if it were Arnold's kid.

http://www.nydailynews.com/img/2009/12/17/450x319-alg_arnold_schwarzenegger_sarah-palin.jpg

Bit off topic:

Sarah Palin on Arnold Schwarzenegger: 'Pretty Disgusting'
Former governor takes on the governator.

http://abcnews.go.com/Entertainment/slideshow/sarah-palin-on-arnold-schwarzenegger-disgusting-5427587

[s35wf]

It's ok the rise in food stamps is making JP Morgan Really happy. Although the american public aint so happy about it.

[doodle]

It's ok the rise in food stamps is making JP Morgan Really happy. Although the american public aint so happy about it.

That is an interesting connection.

[Aratus]

NEWt in 2006 was very "W" loyal
d.c + us are about to double dip...
the recession that looks like a W!
assuming NEwT wins, he becomes
the NEXt big food stamp POTUS?

[doodle]

NEWt in 2006 was very "W" loyal
d.c + us are about to double dip...
the recession that looks like a W!
assuming NEwT wins, he becomes
the NEXt big food stamp POTUS?

I thought policies had complaeted a circle and were looking more like "O" now..but "W" is also an interesting analogy. Ow well, they are both the same pretty much.