Tom DeLay: Newt Gingrich Was ‘Erratic, Undisciplined’

[Lakhota]

Former Rep. Tom DeLay (R-TX)

By Josh Israel

In an interview on KTRH-AM radio yesterday, former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-TX) went after his former colleague Newt Gingrich, calling him “erratic” and “not really a conservative.” Here’s some choice quotes from the former pest control company owner-turned-convicted felon:

Newt’s Erratic: As speaker, Newt “was erratic, undisciplined.” Gingrich would propose one agenda, the Republican leadership would prepare for it, and several days later, he would have a completely different agenda. “We spent a lot of time working with Newt, if you will, to keep him focused and keep him online with the agenda we had promised the American people.”

Newt’s Not Conservative: Gingrich is “not really a conservative,” but someone who will “tell you what you want to hear.” Newt stepped down as Speaker because “conservative Republicans, wouldn’t vote for him again.”

Newt’s Not Principled: “I’m not disparaging him, I’m just telling you who he is. He doesn’t stand on principle.”​

Listen to the entire interview:

Tom DeLay Says Newt Gingrich Is Another Bill Clinton - YouTube

DeLay, convicted of money laundering last January and sentenced to three years in prison, is currently free on bail, pending appeal. Given DeLay’s record and ethics, perhaps he’s not the best character witness against Gingrich.

Tom DeLay: Newt Gingrich was "Erratic, Undisciplined" | ThinkProgress

Tom DeLay SLAMS Newt Gingrich | MICHAEL BERRY - KTRH NewsRadio 740 Houston News, Weather, Traffic

DeLay convicted of money laundering charges - Houston Chronicle

Judge: Tom DeLay to serve 3 years in prison - CNN

 

[Lakhota]

I think Tom DeLay is a scumbag, but I totally believe him about Newt. DeLay should know...

 

[Truthseeker420]

That's funny coming from Tom Delay.

 

[Stephanie]

What's even more funny is seeing the left love them some Republicans...of course it's only when they put another Republican down..

 

[Lakhota]

What's even more funny is seeing the left love them some Republicans...of course it's only when they put another Republican down..

Where's the "love" coming from?

 

[Mustang]

So was Tom DeLay.

 

[Lakhota]

How Newt Gingrich Shamelessly Feeds the Fears and Egos of White Conservatives -- and Why That May Win Him the GOP Nomination | News & Politics | AlterNet

 

[bodecea]

Pot...meet Kettle.

 

[Lakhota]

Sounds like the Hammer nailed Newt.

 

[L.K.Eder]

tom delay

 

[editec]

It's amusing to watch the GOPers ratting out each other.

None of them are really conservatives, ya know?

 

[EriktheRed]

Oh well, it was fun while it lasted...

 

[mudwhistle]

Former Rep. Tom DeLay (R-TX)

By Josh Israel

In an interview on KTRH-AM radio yesterday, former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay (R-TX) went after his former colleague Newt Gingrich, calling him “erratic” and “not really a conservative.” Here’s some choice quotes from the former pest control company owner-turned-convicted felon:

Newt’s Erratic: As speaker, Newt “was erratic, undisciplined.” Gingrich would propose one agenda, the Republican leadership would prepare for it, and several days later, he would have a completely different agenda. “We spent a lot of time working with Newt, if you will, to keep him focused and keep him online with the agenda we had promised the American people.”

Newt’s Not Conservative: Gingrich is “not really a conservative,” but someone who will “tell you what you want to hear.” Newt stepped down as Speaker because “conservative Republicans, wouldn’t vote for him again.”

Newt’s Not Principled: “I’m not disparaging him, I’m just telling you who he is. He doesn’t stand on principle.”​

Listen to the entire interview:

Tom DeLay Says Newt Gingrich Is Another Bill Clinton - YouTube

DeLay, convicted of money laundering last January and sentenced to three years in prison, is currently free on bail, pending appeal. Given DeLay’s record and ethics, perhaps he’s not the best character witness against Gingrich.

Tom DeLay: Newt Gingrich was "Erratic, Undisciplined" | ThinkProgress

Tom DeLay SLAMS Newt Gingrich | MICHAEL BERRY - KTRH NewsRadio 740 Houston News, Weather, Traffic

DeLay convicted of money laundering charges - Houston Chronicle

Judge: Tom DeLay to serve 3 years in prison - CNN

So you want to talk about what a convict has to say about Newt?

Every wonder why the Republican establishment brought out the big guns this week?

Because they want to destroy Newt's chances. They'ed accuse him of molesting puppies if they think it will the accusations would stick.

It's all politics.

 

[editec]

So you want to talk about what a convict has to say about Newt?

Every wonder why the Republican establishment brought out the big guns this week?

Because they want to destroy Newt's chances. They'ed accuse him of molesting puppies if they think it will the accusations would stick.

It's all politics.

Its all GOP politica as usual, that's for damned sure.

The only difference is that now, instead of using sleazy techniques on the Ds they're using their same tactics on each other.

The party that has no shame is currently tearing itself apart.

 

[JakeStarkey]

Truth in irony here.

 

[Lonestar_logic]

Delay never liked Newt,and besides he's a proven liar that will say and do just about anything. Oh and he isn't in prison yet?

 

[G.T.]

Newt probably has lots of friends and enemies in Washington. He's worked there forever. Much ado about nothing tbh.

 

[JakeStarkey]

Delay never liked Newt,and besides he's a proven liar that will say and do just about anything. Oh and he isn't in prison yet?

Delay knows a crook when he sees one.