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March 11, 2009

Gingrich calls Limbaugh "irrational"

In a new interview with Essence Magazine Gingrich demonstrates himself to be a seasoned public figure who knows how to control his own message. I must grudgingly admit a degree of admiration because it really is masterful.

After first being asked about RNC Chairman Michael Steele's public spat with douchebag... er... Rush Limbaugh, Gingrich explained,

(Steele's) going to have to learn you have to pick your words very carefully, you have to have thought through what you're trying to achieve, and you've got to make sure how you're doing it.

Then Gingrich demonstrates exactly how that's done in his answer to the very next question.

ESSENCE.COM: The Republican Party isn't tracking well with Americans in general right now, while President Obama has a high approval rating. Why do you think the Republican Party is losing support?
GINGRICH: First of all, in that same NBC/Wall Street Journal poll, both Pelosi and Reid had negatives. And the President's a brand-new elected President. The country has a deep desire for him to succeed. Anybody who does not want the President of the United States to succeed is irrational. Furthermore he's attractive, he's got a nice family, he's articulate, and he represents a sense of hope. So I think he ought to be fairly popular. I would be cautious about over-reading polls.

Posted by Kevin at March 11, 2009 10:55 AM