Well, the whining from the Gingrich campaign is reaching “can’t look away” embarrassing .  We first heard today that Mr. Gingrich’s less than stellar performance at last night’s debate was due to the Romney campaign “stacking the deck” with their supporters.  Well, even if this were the case, if the Gingrich campaign couldn’t muster enough people to attend the debate then, whose fault is that?

Now we hear that Newt believes Mitt’s performance last night was “totally dishonest.”  He didn’t bring this “dishonesty” up last night because “he wanted to be sure” of Romney’s dishonesty.  Riiight.

Gingrich professes shock at Romney’s ‘dishonest’ debate performance

By Amy Gardner and Philip Rucker, Updated: Friday, January 27, 4:03 PM

MIAMI —Former House speaker Newt Gingrich said Friday that the reason he seemed less combative during Thursday’s televised debate was that he was shocked by what he described as rival Mitt Romney’s “totally dishonest” replies to several questions.

In a telephone interview, Gingrich cited Romney’s remarks on immigration, his vote for Democrat Paul Tsongas in 1992 and whether he knew about an ad his campaign is running against Gingrich.

“I think it’s the most blatantly dishonest performance by a presidential candidate I’ve ever seen,” Gingrich said. At several moments during the debate, Gingrich simply leaned away from his lectern and looked down at his feet because he was so stunned by some of Romney’s statements, he said. He didn’t engage Romney at the time, he said, because “I wanted to fact check. I wanted to make sure he was as totally dishonest as I thought he was…”

Washington Post

Mr. Gingrich is at his best when he is expounding on a subject he knows about.  He comes across as intelligent and highly informative.  However, when his ego takes over, he comes across as an arrogant, condescending, stuck up whiner who is going to take his ball and go home just because he didn’t get his way.  And, unfortunately, we have been seeing more and more of his ego since Iowa; it is not attractive and the polls are beginning to reflect this.

America needs someone who can separate his ego from the job at hand.  We need a candidate who is level headed enough to take criticism, fair or unfair, and yet still get the job done.  Mitt Romney has demonstrated that he has the experience and maturity to do this.  Newt Gingrich has yet to demonstrate this ability in his entire career let alone this campaign.

If this latest poll is accurate, Scott Brown should win this election, even if Martha Coakley does receive a little boost from President Obama’s visit.  Find out how you can help here or by clicking on the image below.  If you are a Massachusetts resident, go here to find your local polling place. Polls are open from 7:00am to 8:00pm.

Here is the polling data:

PPP (D) Massachusetts Senatorial Survey

• Scott Brown 51% (48%)
• Martha Coakley 46% (47%)

Among Men

• Scott Brown 56% (53%)
• Martha Coakley 41% (41%)

Among Women

• Martha Coakley 50% (52%)
• Scott Brown 46% (42%)

Among Democrats

• Martha Coakley 77% (77%)
• Scott Brown 19% (17%)

Among Republicans

• Scott Brown 90% (90%)
• Martha Coakley 8% (6%)

Among Independents

• Scott Brown 64% (63%)
• Martha Coakley 32% (31%)

Among Moderates

• Scott Brown 55% (49%)
• Martha Coakley 41% (42%)

Among McCain Voters

• Scott Brown 94% (90%)
• Martha Coakley 4% (7%)

Among Obama Voters

• Martha Coakley 76% (79%)
• Scott Brown 20% (15%)

Favorable / Unfavorable {Net}

• Scott Brown 56% (57%) / 37% (25%) {+19%}
• Martha Coakley 44% (50%) / 51% (42%) {-7%}
• Democrats in Congress 30% (33%) / 55% (55%) {-25%}
• Republicans in Congress 22% (21%) / 63% (59%) {-41%}

Among Independents

• Scott Brown 68% (70%) / 27% (16%) {+41%}
• Martha Coakley 31% (36%) / 63% (54%) {-32%}
• Republicans in Congress 24% (21%) / 56% (55%) {-32%}
• Democrats in Congress 16% (13%) / 66% (72%) {-50%}

Among Moderates

• Scott Brown 62% (62%) / 31% (21%) {+31%}
• Martha Coakley 40% (51%) / 53% (41%) {-13%}
• Democrats in Congress 25% (30%) / 60% (57%) {-35%}
• Republicans in Congress 20% (18%) / 62% (60%) {-42%}

Do you think Scott Brown is a liberal, moderate, or conservative?

• Liberal 4%
• Moderate 37%
• Conservative 58%

Among Independents

• Liberal 2%
• Moderate 47%
• Conservative 51%

Among Republicans

• Liberal 1%
• Moderate 47%
• Conservative 52%

Among Moderates

• Liberal 6%
• Moderate 46%
• Conservative 49%

Do you think Martha Coakley is a liberal, moderate, or conservative?

• Liberal 64%
• Moderate 32%
• Conservative 4%

Among Independents

• Liberal 71%
• Moderate 26%
• Conservative 3%

Among Democrats

• Liberal 47%
• Moderate 49%
• Conservative 4%

Among Moderates

• Liberal 62%
• Moderate 34%
• Conservative 4%

Do you think Scott Brown has made a strong argument for why he should be elected to the Senate?

• Yes 56%
• No 36%

Among Independents

• Yes 67%
• No 27%

Among Moderates

• Yes 61%
• No 31%

Do you think Martha Coakley has made a strong argument for why she should be elected to the Senate?

• Yes 41%
• No 51%

Among Independents

• Yes 29%
• No 62%

Among Moderates

• Yes 37%
• No 56%

Do you approve or disapprove of the work Ted Kennedy did during his time in the US Senate?

• Approve 63%
• Disapprove 24%

Would you like to see the next Senator from Massachusetts carry on Ted Kennedy’s legacy?

• Yes 47%
• No 41%

Do you approve or disapprove of Barack Obama’s job performance?

• Approve 44% (44%)
• Disapprove 43% (43%)

Among Independents

• Approve 33% (30%)
• Disapprove 52% (54%)

Among Moderates

• Approve 42% (42%)
• Disapprove 42% (43%)

Do you support or oppose President Obama’s health care plan?

• Support 40% (41%)
• Oppose 48% (47%)

Among Independents

• Support 29% (27%)
• Oppose 59% (59%)

Among Moderates

• Support 37% (38%)
• Oppose 50% (48%)

Do you think that Congressional Democrats are too liberal, too conservative, or about right?

• Too liberal 53%
• Too conservative 14%
• About right 33%

Do you think that Congressional Republicans are too liberal, too conservative, or about right?

• Too liberal 12%
• Too conservative 53%
• About right 35%

Do you think that ACORN will try to steal the election for Martha Coakley?

• Yes 25%
• No 38%
• Not sure 37%

Survey of 1,231 likely voters was conducted January 16-17, 2010. The margin of error is +/- 2.8 percentage points. Party ID breakdown: 39% (44%) Democrat; 17% (17%) Republican; 44% (39%) Independent. Political ideology: 54% (47%) Moderate; 22% (27%) Conservative; 23% (26%) Liberal. Results from the poll conducted January 7-9, 2010 are in parentheses.

Christmas Morning at The Romney's House

Here is a Message from the Family man himself:

It seems that almost every day now brings a fresh story of another well-known Democrat incumbent not seeking re-election. And in 8 days from now, what many thought was unthinkable may happen — Republican Scott Brown may be elected to late Senator Kennedy’s seat in Massachusetts. If successful, Scott would be the first Republican Senator in Massachusetts in 30 years.

I know Scott and how determined he is to win. I’ve campaigned for him, raised money on his behalf and we’re doing all we can to help him over the finish line.

Something is brewing in Massachusetts and all over the country, and I have a prediction to make – for our cause, and for all those who speak for it with no apology, this will be our year.

The conservative movement is gaining momentum every day and we must keep it going during the weeks and months ahead. This all-important midterm election year will have far-reaching consequences and we must do everything we can to elect conservative candidates throughout the country.

That is why I am asking you to take the extraordinary step of signing up to make a recurring monthly contribution of $25, $50, $100, $250 or whatever amount you can afford to my Free and Strong America PAC. Your generous monthly support will ensure that we have the resources to continue our efforts to help Republicans take back the House and Senate in November.

Of course, nothing is certain in politics, but we can be certain about this: Our belief in the greatness of America and our dedication to keeping this nation strong are needed today as much as they have ever been needed in our past. I hope you will stand with me today.

And even if you don’t wish to make a recurring monthly contribution at this time, I hope you will consider making a one time contribution toward our efforts of $25, $50, $100, $250, $500, $1,000 $2,500 or even the maximum $5,000. Your early support will go a long way toward laying the foundation for Republican victories in November.

Optimism for America posted a Survey USA poll today showing that people who live in Los Angelas prefer Mitt Romney as the best prospect for Republican President.

Which of these Republicans would make a better president?

* Mitt Romney 25%
* Mike Huckabee 19%
* Sarah Palin 14%
* Newt Gingrich 11%

Among Conservatives
* Mitt Romney 27%
* Mike Huckabee 23%
* Sarah Palin 18%
* Newt Gingrich 12%

Among Republicans
* Mitt Romney 31%
* Mike Huckabee 26%
* Sarah Palin 13%
* Newt Gingrich 12%

Among Independents
* Mitt Romney 20%
* Newt Gingrich 19%
* Mike Huckabee 18%
* Sarah Palin 12%

Among Democrats
* Mitt Romney 29%
* Sarah Palin 15%
* Mike Huckabee 14%
* Newt Gingrich 7%

This video is very informative, scary, and at the same time encouraging.  It is also factual, I believe, in the world of marketing and subliminal messaging.  The Republican party needs to find a better way to market itself if it intends on winning over the minds of people.  Sad as it may be, substance alone is not enough.

My father in law recently counselled me to take an image of the site and telling me “remember who your customer is.”  Republicans have to come up with a more genius way of presenting out message other than shouting against, against.  I believe Mitt Romney has the ability to market himself well.  The look of his website in 2008 was great.

I would like to here your thoughts on this.

Another new poll out today has Mitt Romney in the lead again.  This is a very significant poll as it reflects what the rest of them have.  At the bottom of this post I have included links to the rest of the polls.  Notice the polling between Sarah Palin and Barack Obama for 2012, then see the poll that has Mitt Romney Tied with Barack Obama.

Marist 2012 Political Survey

If the 2012 Republican presidential primary were held today, whom would you support if the candidates are:

• Mitt Romney 21%
• Sarah Palin 20%
• Mike Huckabee 19%
• Newt Gingrich 10%
• Bobby Jindal 5%
• Tim Pawlenty 1%
• Unsure 24%

Among Men

• Mitt Romney 29%
• Sarah Palin 18%
• Mike Huckabee 16%
• Newt Gingrich 12%
• Bobby Jindal 6%
• Tim Pawlenty 1%
• Unsure 18%

Among Women

• Mike Huckabee 22%
• Sarah Palin 21%
• Mitt Romney 14%
• Newt Gingrich 8%
• Bobby Jindal 4%
• Tim Pawlenty 1%
• Unsure 30%

Among College Graduates

• Mitt Romney 28%
• Sarah Palin 16%
• Mike Huckabee 13%
• Newt Gingrich 13%
• Bobby Jindal 6%
• Tim Pawlenty 1%
• Unsure 23%

If the 2012 presidential election were held today, whom would you support if the candidates are:

• Barack Obama 56%
• Sarah Palin 33%

Among Independents

• Barack Obama 49%
• Sarah Palin 34%

Among College Graduates

• Barack Obama 62%
• Sarah Palin 30%

Among Those Age 18-29

• Barack Obama 69%
• Sarah Palin 27%

Overall, do you have a favorable or unfavorable impression of Sarah Palin?

• Favorable 37%
• Unfavorable 43%

Among Independents

• Favorable 36%
• Unfavorable 37%

Among College Graduates

• Favorable 33%
• Unfavorable 56%

Among Those Age 18-29

• Favorable 31%
• Unfavorable 52%

Among Men

• Favorable 43%
• Unfavorable 40%

Among Women

• Favorable 31%
• Unfavorable 46%

Do you think Sarah Palin’s decision to resign as governor of Alaska before her term was up will help or hurt her running for president in 2012?

• Will help 15%
• Will hurt 61%

Among Republicans

• Will help 20%
• Will hurt 51%

Among Independents

• Will help 17%
• Will hurt 61%

Among Those Age 18-29%

• Will help 5%
• Will hurt 81%

Among Men

• Will help 18%
• Will hurt 59%

Among Women

• Will help 13%
• Will hurt 62%

See the latest polling below:

Call Me GOP:  Sweet 16 Republican Challenge:  The Winner is Mitt Romney

YAF Straw Poll:  Young Americans Want Mitt Romney in 2012

Fox News: Republicans Favor Mitt Romney as Their Nominee in 2012

Rasmussen: Mitt Romney is Tied With Barack Obama

Gallup: Romney Edges Palin, Huckabee in Early GOP Test

Rasmussen: 2012 Republican Primary Survey…Mitt Romney on Top

Pew Research: Romney’s Public Image Has Improved

On Fundraising?

FEC Filings: Mitt’s ‘Free Strong America PAC’ Leads The Way In All Areas of Fundraising

Call Me GOP conducted a 3 week “Sweet 16″ tournament of potential Republican leaders to find out which one should speak for the party.  The tournament winner is Mitt Romney.

After three weeks and more than 4,000 votes, our tournament is finally over.  No surprise here: you’ve decided that Mitt Romney should speak for the G.O.P.  He held a commanding lead over all his opponents, knocking out Eric Cantor in the final round by slightly more than 900.So why Romney?

Many of you have singled him out as the candidate with the best chance of unifying the party in a way the McCain/Palin ticket failed to in 2008. Mike noted that, unlike Palin or Rush, Romney doesn’t “stir up” passion among Republicans, yet he’s often sought after as a voice of reason and intelligence.

In fact, many of you pointed to his patient positions regarding issues such as health care that paint him as a rational, reliable choice. The ideal candidate, you said, is competent, not extremist. For now, while most states identify with the Democratic Party, the G.O.P. must attract independent and crossover voters to grow stronger. The party’s looking for a more moderate leader to take them forward, and it seems Mitt is the man.

Iowa has long held the nation’s first presidential caucuses, followed by New Hampshire’s leadoff primary, but the two, smaller states have been criticized for wielding outsized influence in presidential nominations

SAN DIEGO — Republicans from Iowa and New Hampshire defended their coveted early spots in presidential nominating contests Friday, as national party leaders consider recommending a new pathway to the White House for the 2012 election.

Iowa has long held the nation’s first presidential caucuses, followed by New Hampshire’s leadoff primary. But the two, smaller states have been criticized for wielding outsized influence in presidential nominations, and the 2008 election created a virtual stampede as states jostled for early dates on the political calendar.

A panel of the Republican National Committee, meeting in San Diego, began hearings Friday evaluating the sequence of contests, although a recommendation is not expected from the group until next year.

–snip–

Under an RNC change last year, most states are barred from holding primaries before the first Tuesday in February 2012. New Hampshire and South Carolina cannot vote before the last two weeks of January 2012. The rule is silent on Iowa, though party officials expect it to kick off the selections with party caucuses in the first two weeks of January.

With those dates set, the issue is where other states eager to influence the nomination will fit in. Several plans have been proposed to rearrange the calendar, including grouping states in regions and rotating the order every four years.

California Republican Party Chairman Ron Nehring told the panel the nation needs a presidential calendar “that looks like it was designed on purpose, which currently is not the case.”

Nehring warned that the nation is drifting toward a national primary day, which he said would inevitably favor better-known and better-financed candidates. He noted California moved its presidential primary to February from June last year, triggering other states to leapfrog forward.

–snip–

AP/Fox News

The  health bill being over-zealously forced down the throats of the American people, by Nancy Pelosi,  is hinging on the ‘Blue Dog’ Democrats.  Pelosi said she is confident that the bill will pass, but I am beginning to think that even many democrats are concerned about the over eagerness to get this bill through Congress without proper reivew.  It’s almost as if they don’t really want us to have enough time to understand what’s in the bill!

Michelle Malkin reported on this today:

From Ian Swanson at The Hill:

House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Henry Waxman (D-Calif.) says there is “no alternative” to having healthcare legislation bypass his committee if Blue Dog Democrats don’t agree to legislation.

Waxman said if the seven Blue Dogs on his panel do not relent, they could join with the committee’s Republicans to “eviscerate” healthcare reform.

“I won’t allow them to hand over control of our committee to Republicans,” Waxman told reporters.

Reuters:

The chairman of the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, Representative Henry Waxman, said on Friday he would let the full House by pass his committee on healthcare reform if the panel could not reach agreement on its version of the legislation.

Hurry, hurry, hurry!

Here is a Fox News poll just out today that puts Mitt Romney at the top of the polls for the Republican Nomination in 2012:

Mitt Romney

• * Mitt Romney 22%
• * Mike Huckabee 21%
• * Sarah Palin 17%
• * Rudy Giuliani 13%
• * Newt Gingrich 9%
• * Bobby Jindal 3%
• * Tim Pawlenty 1%

The question asked was “Tell me which one you would like to see as the Republican
Presidential Nominee?”

Then these questions about Sarah Palin:

What do you think is the best job for Sarah Palin now that she has resigned as governor of Alaska?

• Homemaker 32%
• Television Talk Show Host 17%
• Vice-President of the United States 14%
• College Professor 10%
• President of the United States 6%

Among Republicans

• Vice-President of the United States 27%
• Homemaker 18%
• Television Talk Show Host 14%
• President of the United States 12%
• College Professor 7%

See the recent Rasmussen poll that has Romney tied with Obama nationally.