Newt Gingrich - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Ethics sanctions
Eighty-four ethics charges were filed against Speaker Gingrich during his term, including claiming tax-exempt status for a college course run for political purposes. Following an investigation by the House Ethics Committee Gingrich was sanctioned US$300,000.[69] Gingrich acknowledged in January 1997 that "In my name and over my signature, inaccurate, incomplete and unreliable statements were given to the committee". [70] The House Ethics Committee concluded that inaccurate information supplied to investigators represented "intentional or ... reckless" disregard of House rules.[71] Special Counsel James M. Cole concluded that Gingrich violated federal tax law and had lied to the ethics panel in an effort to force the committee to dismiss the complaint against him. The full committee panel did not agree whether tax law had been violated[72] and left that issue up to the IRS.[73] In 1999, the IRS cleared the organizations connected with the "Renewing American Civilization" courses under investigation for possible tax violations.[74
Don't think the democrats won't use this, think again, they can't wait.
And there is this:
Newt Gingrich Freddie Mac | Newt Gingrich's Freddie Mac work draws new scrutiny - Los Angeles Times
And more, but of course he has flipped and flopped on this one as well:
Newt Gingrich Slams 'Radical' Paul Ryan Budget, Gets 'Thank You' From Democrats
As I noted before
- Freddie Mac lobbyist
- Supporter of ethanol
- Called Paul Ryan's budget "right-wing social engineering."
- Supports amnesty for illegal immigration
- Supported individual healthcare mandates AKA "Obamacare"
- Pimped global warming with Nancy Pelosi
Heck, forget RINOs and moderates, liberals, how can you not love this guy?