May 2nd, 2012
03:53 PM ET
3 years ago

Gingrich officially bows out





















Read more: Gingrich's 2012 campaign leaves him with mixed legacy


Filed under: 2012 • Newt Gingrich
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  1. Louie

    Who cares about the blonde with the waxed hair and plastic face.

    May 2, 2012 04:56 pm at 4:56 pm |
  2. Pete/Ark

    IF (repeat "if) someone is actually savvy about campaign financing...not just "ah bygawd know" please explain if "suspending " a campaign still allows the candidate to raise funds and possibly spend them ? Some I know say if you "quit" or "drop out" you can't , but if you suspend all you do is "not campaign" can still shear the sheep. Thoughts?

  3. Anonymous

    why is ron paul not mentioned?

    May 2, 2012 04:57 pm at 4:57 pm |
  4. n2video

    So Newt "chronicled his life in public service." I'll bet dollars to doughnuts that he did NOT chronicle how he was shamed out of his House Speakership by his own political party. Nor did he chronicle the hefty fine he was ordered to pay for ethics violations.

  5. dave

    No one likes a quitter. I

    May 2, 2012 04:58 pm at 4:58 pm |
  6. Bob Friedmore

    Good bye whacked out teabag moon colony Tiffany's Republican.....yikes!

  7. steve

    Who genuinely cares? This man has been a political liability for decades and he should have faded away a very long time ago. It would however have been fun to watch him run against our current President. Nah, now that I think about it there would be more sport in having a junkyard dog run!

  8. FlotsamJetsam

    Yawwnnn. This should have happened like back in March after Super Tuesday.

    Staying around and sucking up all that secret service protection must have done wonders for his ego.

  9. Conservative?

    "We all know Romney won't quit until he's lost in this November."

    In December he will be insisting that Obama cheated.

  10. NukeTim

    Buh bye

  11. Romney is not My Hero

    This bowing out story is getting old. It's like the recurring Bush endorses Romney stories. How many times is it going to happen?

    To the moon with you, Gangrene – Please just shut up and go away already!

  12. Mrs. Conservative Herself

    ! Newt Gingrich is the best debate coach that Mitt Romney could ask for. Watch out you liberals, GOP's gonna take this election :)

    May 2, 2012 05:01 pm at 5:01 pm |
  13. Ricardo

    Go away moron, we don't want see u, hear from u ever

  14. Ron

    "...the most radical leftist President in American history." If you repeat a lie often enough (and with enough money behind it) unfortunately a lot of people will believe it. From day-one, the Republicans set out, not to be the loyal opposition, but to destroy Obama. No lie is too big to accomplish this task–and it doesn't matter what the cost to the country is. I'm 70 years old, an independent, and I've never seen anything like the vitriol. The Republicans used to get a big share of my vote, but no longer. Every day they seem to reach a new low.

    May 2, 2012 05:02 pm at 5:02 pm |
  15. MykeTheVet

    Last time I checked, there are TWO Republicans still in the race. Why is only one mentioned and quoted?

    BTW, how is Ron Paul doing? Is he still in the race? How did he do in WASHINGTON or MISSOURI or SOUTH DAKOTA or MAINE? Anyone? I can't seem to find the article on CNN anywhere....

    Does anyone know the actual delegate count or is CNN still counting the unbound delegates as "Romney Supporters?"

    Does anyone agree that CNN is pushing for Romney because they know O'bama beats Romney in every general election poll since 2009? Why doesn't CNN post the Rasmussen poll that shows RON PAUL beating BARACK O'BAMA in a Rasmussen poll dated April 4-12-2012? But that's just conspiracy theory, right??

    I'd love to engage Romney supporters in this debate, but since this is a "Newt" article, all are welcome. God bless.

    Veterans for Ron Paul

    May 2, 2012 05:04 pm at 5:04 pm |
  16. Conservative?

    Debate coach?

    Is that what is wrong with Romney.

    When he started crying over the death of Osama bin Laden I was afraid he had been bonked on the head like a Kandahar Marine.

  17. Joe

    His campaign must have developd breast cancer. COUNT IT!

    May 2, 2012 05:05 pm at 5:05 pm |
  18. rosethornne

    'Bout time.

    May 2, 2012 05:07 pm at 5:07 pm |
  19. Peace Taser

    Newt's campaign has been fading out for the past few months anyways.

  20. levi

    Now if we can get Mitt to bow out we can save us all time, money and a few laughs

    May 2, 2012 05:08 pm at 5:08 pm |
  21. ishekhar

    Gingrich was such a joker.
    what happend to claims staying till Miami, just a few days ago ? These clowns are what makes politicians uncredible; they say anything for political miles, knowing very well in their heart that those are lies.

    May 2, 2012 05:09 pm at 5:09 pm |
  22. Common sense grandma

    I tried to listen, but he just droned on and on. Someone needed a hook to pull him off the stage. Seriously, the runner-up should know when to shut up. But here is a hint to help retire your debt: Do the responsible thing. You and Calista can scrub toilets abd have the dignity of earning your own way.

  23. Tom

    If Newt Gingrich thinks President Obama is the most "radical leftist president in American history," he must be to the far right of Benito Mussolini.

  24. ruetienne

    The mother of all narcissists is finally exiting. unbelievable ego!

    May 2, 2012 05:10 pm at 5:10 pm |
  25. Clem

    He left the race months ago, but failed to notice. Go riddance gramps.

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