The state of South Carolina, my putative adopted new home, has officially been Newtered. Yesterday Gingrich slaughtered Romney in the Republican presidential primary. Which makes me wonder: what the hell is wrong with these people?
So I am an unapologetic left-wing liberal Democrat, and I think everyone should be, but unlike the right wing I do not attempt to impose my ideology on anyone else. (I just think they're wrong, but I keep it to myself. Except for blog posts.) But even allowing for differences in people's political views, I have to say that I totally do not get it with Gingrich's "appeal." He is a gasbag, a hypocrite who led the charge against Bill Clinton for philandering while he himself was philandering in a Major Way, an elitist and, in my opinion, a racist. He wants to put underprivileged children to work as janitors in public buildings. The only good thing I can say about him is that he likes zoos and dinosaurs.
But good for you, South Carolina. And good for you, Republican party. Go ahead and anoint Newt as your nominee. I think this only makes President Obama's path to reelection easier.
