Gringrich's Debate

January 19, 2012
L.A. Times
Seema Mehta and John Hoeffel
"Gingrich rips into media, then his rivals, in GOP debate"


The final GOP debate before the South Carolina Primary was a heated and tense one. Gingrich was at the center of the fry when angry accusations directed at the press, a face-off with Santorum, and rebutting personal attacks. Moderator John King asked Gringrich about reports that his second wife sought an open marriage. Gingrich replied curtly and with a look that could scare lions. Next, Gingrich and Santorum debated social issues, both trying to win over the conservative vote. They are both trying to edge Romney out. The issue of the size of the candidate's pay checks and tax returns was another hot topic of the debate. Gingrich pressed Romney to release his tax returns. Gingrich thinks that Romney's tax returns will offend many voters and make him a less likable candidate. Everyone knows Romney makes a lot of money, so his tax returns will only convince people that his taxes are in order. All in all the debate was more of the usual attacks on Romney.




http://www.latimes.com/news/nationworld/nation/la-na-gop-debate-20120120,0,5109569.story