The Republicagarchy

Newt Gingrich’s second wife says he asked her for an “open marriage” to continue his affair with the woman who became his current wife.

Gingrich blasted John King for asking him about his serial infidelities during the South Carolina debate:

“I am appalled that you would begin a presidential debate on a topic like that.”

Of course the obvious and proper response is: “And I am appalled that it would be necessary to ask such a question of a man who is running for President.”

The room Republican room erupted in cheers for Gingrich and cat-calls for King.  These would be the same people, and the same candidate, who were appalled (still disgusted) that Bill Clinton allowed a woman to smoke his joint.  This is the kind of “level playing field” these folks dream of:  All my bads are good.  All your bads are criminal.”

Zelen

As a fresh-faced congressman, Rick Santorum made a name for himself as a reformer. But an examination of his political career shows he emerged a savvy member of the Washington establishment he once denounced, Sheryl Gay Stolberg reports.