Post by devweekes on May 13, 2011 21:16:38 GMT -5
Newt Gingrich is expected to announce his presidential exploratory committee on Thursday, a person familiar with the matter confirmed to POLITICO.
Another source privy to Gingrich’s plans for Thursday said he intends to hold a midday meeting in Atlanta with a group of friends and supporters, some of whom may play a role in his 2012 operation. Afterward, he is scheduled to meet at the state Capitol with Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal for a discussion about states’ rights. Deal, who served with Gingrich in the House, has pledged to support the former speaker if he runs for president.
Another source privy to Gingrich’s plans for Thursday said he intends to hold a midday meeting in Atlanta with a group of friends and supporters, some of whom may play a role in his 2012 operation. Afterward, he is scheduled to meet at the state Capitol with Georgia Gov. Nathan Deal for a discussion about states’ rights. Deal, who served with Gingrich in the House, has pledged to support the former speaker if he runs for president.
It is not a good thing to have a lame duck President; but is it not even worse to have a dead duck wanting to be the next President? Suely a lame duck can still quack. But a dead duck? Whack!