Discuss 5 Principles for a Successful Life by Newt Gingrich and Jackie Gingrich Cushman
In 1995, Newt Gingrich completed his rise from backbencher to House speaker, leading the first Republican House majority in 40 years. Four years later, GOP colleagues, dissatisfied with his leadership, drove him from the post. Now he is pushing an "American solutions" movement and pondering a presidential run. Gingrich and his daughter, columnist Jackie Gingrich Cushman, have written 5 Principles for a Successful Life: From Our Family to Yours, which includes thoughts on life from a variety of public figures, from Whoopi Goldberg to Bill O'Reilly to Bill Clinton. Gingrich originally conceived the book for children, he said, but found it pertains to everyone. He chatted with U.S. News recently about his rules for living and how they can be applied to the two political parties. Weigh in on the discussion below, and don't forget to check out the interview in the latest U.S.News Digital Weekly.
Reader Comments
Newt Gingrich's possible run for President for 2012
Newt is a very impressive historian. I would have voted for him in 2008, had he run. However, it has just recently come to light that he really doesn't get it at all. The Republican Party is pathetic; & they don't get it either. The Conservatives want just that "CONSERVATISM"; just that. When Gingrich would endorse an obvious "Liberal" woman, versus a Conservative "Hoffman" because she was more electable (His opinion, not mine), then he is totally not in touch. I wouldn't touch Newt with a 10 foot pole. That thinking is eactly how we got Mc Cain. What a bitter pill to swallow.
NEWT GINGRICH OPINIONS
I do not feel Newt Gingrich should play any part
within the GOP. Also, he should no longer be allowed
to voice his opinion to the American people.
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