Meet The Press
February 5th 2012

My my first time watching the show I actually found it interesting aside from not knowing what they are actually talking about some of the time. This episode of February 5th was accompanied by guest speaker Newt Gingrich. Newt was asked to speak on several topics which include his thoughts on Presidential candidate Mitt Romney, as response to war on religion and a update on the current job market status and how Romney won't help it. Also before I get started I wanted to point out that the host was sort of rude and liked cutting people off when they speak. I'm sure he knows his politics but who does he think he is? I may be exaggerating but he rubbed me the wrong way with his questions, I mean attacks.
To start off the show the hosts asked Mr. Gingrich what he thought about Mitt Romney and his winning poles in Nevada. The well thought response of Mr. Gingrich was as something like this. Mr. Gingrich Accused Mitt Romney of spreading rumors that Newt would withdraw from the race at Caucus time, which I'm still not sure exactly what Caucus is or if it should even be capitalized or not, heh. In, addition to his first response he added that he is basically moving on and not dreading on the past. Mr. Gingrich seems to have a clear agenda ahead as he continues to respond to the statement that basically meant Romney just cleaned house in Nevada. Newt says he is moving on, moving to Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee and Texas and focuses and what he can still do and not what he did. Mr. Gingrich also makes it clear that he is looking to make this a “choice” campaign unlike Romney's. He also ridiculed Romney for having an process oriented campaign while Newt would like a issue oriented campaign. Mr. Gingrich also added to his response that he is focuses on presenting how big the change needs to be in Washington and presenting the people with a pro-job tax policy. Another interesting point Mr. Gingrich made was the unemployment percentage is inaccurate because people are no longer looking for jobs and not using the system. So in other words people think the unemployment rate is going down, but in all actuality its the same if not worse because people gave up looking for work because its just not there. He also mentioned that we need to setup a better American energy policy and stop relying on foreign oils. Later on in the show Newt was asked the question “How would you help the poor?” His response was a semi-attack on Romney and how he would handle it but Newts intentions are very clear and respectful. In a nut-shell he said he would increase school choice for the poor and make it easier for young people to get jobs by lowering job tax so companies would actually be able to afford new employees.
In conclusion, I was impressed with Mr. Gingrich and his responses. Maybe even to the point that I would vote for him. He was genuine and chose the right words for me.