Newt Gingrich Visits Morningside College
Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich appeared at Morningside College this past Tuesday. Around 125 people filled in to the Yockey Family Room by 2:00 and waited for Gingrich to arrive. About 15 minutes after his anticipated time of arrival, Gingrich made his way to the front of the room, with his wife by his side, to an extremely warm welcome by the crowd.
Gingrich’s speech revolved around his prior experience in the House of Representatives, including his stint as Speaker of the House in the late 1990s. He spoke of the economic troubles of the early ’80s and ’90s, and how he played a role in constructing economic policies during these troubles. Gingrich argued that today’s economic downturn is much more severe than the others, and that he has the experience and expertise to correct these problems.
Gingrich used the concept “Food stamps or paychecks” as a somewhat central theme, mentioning it several times. Claiming that Obama is the most “pro-food stamps” President ever, he expressed his interest in creating jobs so that people don’t have to rely on food stamps. Some of his ideas to insure this to happen are cutting taxes and regulations, create benefits for businesses that create jobs, and develop more American energy.
For about 75 minutes, Gingrich discussed his ideas and addressed the questions of audience members. As he answered, the Republican presidential candidate was blunt in saying it will take two terms to get the economy on the right track. With the primary and election seasons looming, Gingrich asked for supporters not to simply be for him, but be with him. It will take more than a President to get things done. It will take the support of the people to accomplish the goals of Gingrich if he indeed does become the 45th President of the United States.