[103] In response to Gingrich's complaint that they were "forced to use the rear door," NBC news released their videotape footage showing both Gingrich and Dole disembarking at Tel Aviv just behind Clinton via the front stairway. After graduating from Emory University (1965), Gingrich studied modern European history at Tulane University (M.A., 1968; Ph.D., 1971) and taught at West Georgia College (197078). He stated that he didn't have the interest in serving in any role related to the Trump administration, stressing that as a private citizen he would engage with individuals for "strategic planning" rather than job-seeking. American politician and author (born 1943), Gingrich Group and the Center for Health Transformation. [This quote needs a citation] During his time in the college, he took unpaid leave three times to run for the U.S. House of Representatives, losing twice before leaving the college. [114] On January 21, 1997, the House officially reprimanded Gingrich (in a vote of 395 in favor, 28opposed) and "ordered [him] to reimburse the House for some of the costs of the investigation in the amount of $300,000". However, Rockefeller did not win the presidency. Callista Gingrich, 54, shared a photo on Twitter on Saturday posing with her husband Newt, 77, in Vatican City. Newt Gingrich. [260][261] Jackie later said in 1984 that the divorce was a "complete surprise" to her. As a congressional scholar, Norm Ornstein has noted, Gingrich labored "to create a climate in which Americans would be so disgusted with Congress that they would say, collectively, 'Anything . Newt Gingrich had a different name at birth, Newton Leroy McPherson. [154], According to financial disclosure forms released in July2011, Gingrich and his wife had a net worth of at least $6.7million in 2010, compared to a maximum net worth of $2.4million in 2006. He also faced a series of ethics investigations. A: No. By December 4, 2011, Gingrich was leading in the national polls. [279], In August 2000, Gingrich married Callista Bisek four months after his divorce from Marianne was finalized. [158], Between 2005 and 2007, Gingrich expressed interest in running for the 2008 Republican presidential nomination. Newton Leroy Gingrich (/rt/; n McPherson; born June 17, 1943) is an American politician and author who served as the 50th speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 1995 to 1999. In the summer of 1997, several House Republicans attempted to replace him as Speaker, claiming Gingrich's public image was a liability. [21], In 1961, Gingrich graduated from Baker High School in Columbus, Georgia, where he met, and later married, his math teacher. While the Republicans did slightly better in the 1976 House elections than in 1974 nationally, the Democratic candidate in the 1976 presidential election was former Governor of Georgia Jimmy Carter. [248][249], On July 21, 2016, Gingrich argued that members of NATO "ought to worry" about a U.S. commitment to their defense. This comment caused backlash within the Republican Party. Over time, its non-health clients were dropped, and it was renamed the Center for Health Transformation. After all, the 68-year-old former U.S. representative from Georgia has been a recurring character on the American political stage since 1974. In 2016, the campaign filed a proposal to shut down without paying back its outstanding debt to 114 businesses and consultants; the FEC rejected this proposal. And in the early 1990s he donated $15,000 to the Atlanta Zoo for the purchase of two Komodo dragons. Though few people watched it, it was broadcasting congressional . Veto Overridden; Two-Thirds Of Those Present Voting in Favor", "Wright's key accuser has his own book deal", "Political Memo: For G.O.P. During the investigation, it was reported that Gingrich had his own unusual book deal, for Window of Opportunity, in which publicity expenses were covered by a limited partnership. [259] Gingrich submitted a financial statement to the judge, which showed that he had been "providing only $400 a month, plus $40 in allowances for his daughters. [42] Ronald Reagan adopted the "opportunity society" ideas for his 1984 re-election campaign, supporting the group's conservative goals on economic growth, education, crime, and social issues. After his marathon Books-a-Million autograph session on Saturday, I sat down with Gingrich in a quiet corner of the store where we talked about his run for the White House and a wide range of issues. Carter won more than two-thirds of the vote in his native Georgia. "[86], In early 1998, with the economy performing better than expected, increased tax revenues helped reduce the federal budget deficit to below $25billion. [99], Clinton said Republican amendments would strip the U.S. Treasury of its ability to dip into federal trust funds to avoid a borrowing crisis. He is an animal lover. The midterm election that turned congressional power over to Republicans "changed the center of gravity" in the nation's capital. "[251], In January 2022, Gingrich characterized the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack as "basically a lynch mob" that was violating laws and trampling on civil liberties, suggesting committee members might be jailed if Republicans took control of the House in that year's election. "[266] Jackie, a deacon and volunteer in the First Baptist Church of Carrollton, Georgia, died in 2013 in Atlanta at the age of 77. He converted to Catholicism, the faith of his third wife Callista Bisek, on March 29, 2009. Gingrich was the architect of the Republicans' Contract with America, which led to a . [298], During the 2012 election campaign, Artinfo noted that Gingrich has expressed appreciation for the work of two American painters. Newt Gingrich. However, people change their names for many other reasons, including ease of pronunciation or a strong dislike of their given name. Flynt had never faced a serious challenger; Gingrich was the second Republican to ever run against him. "[65], In 1997 Speaker Gingrich visited Taiwan as well as Beijing in mainland China. Newt Gingrich. [290][291] Gingrich's first engagement in civic affairs was speaking to the city council in his native Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, as to why the city should establish its own zoo. In 1985, he stated, "Given everything I believe in, a large part of me thinks I should have gone over. He explained that under no circumstance would he step down. [153] As of 2015, Gingrich served as an advisor to the Canadian mining company Barrick Gold. [109][110] In 1998, Gingrich said that these comments were his "single most avoidable mistake" as Speaker. [128][129], The day after the election, a Republican caucus ready to rebel against him prompted his resignation of the speakership. ", dismantling the Environmental Protection Agency. ", "Newt Gingrich: NATO countries "ought to worry" about U.S. commitment", "Newt Gingrich, a major Trump ally, has a complicated love affair with science", "Outrage as Newt Gingrich says Capitol attack investigators could be jailed", "Fox-less Newt remains gainfully employed", "Jackie Gingrich Cushman - Articles & Political Commentary - Jackie Gingrich Cushman", "WEDDINGS; Jackie Gingrich, J. E. 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[101] That perception developed after the trip when Gingrich, while being questioned by Lars-Erik Nelson at a Christian Science Monitor breakfast, said that he was dissatisfied that Clinton had not invited him to discuss the budget during the flight. [78] As a result, the power of Gingrich was strengthened and there was an increase in conformity among Republican congresspeople. [Americans] are sick of politicians taking care of themselves. By the time that the House voted to impeach Clinton in late 1998 due to perjury charges stemming from his sexual involvement with White House intern Monica Lewinsky Gingrich had lost his mojo as speaker. Why did Newt Gingrich change his name? Much of the southern portion of Gingrich's district, including his home in Carrollton, was drawn into the Columbus-based 3rd district, represented by five-term Democrat Richard Ray. Gingrich co-wrote the following alternate history novels and series of novels with William R. Forstchen. [269][270][271][272] Marianne helped control their finances to get them out of debt. [49] He said his intention was to "build a much more aggressive, activist party". ", "Gingrich among Trump loyalists named to Pentagon advisory board", "Pentagon clears out advisory boards, citing concerns over last-minute Trump picks", "So Why's Huck An Early '12 Frontrunner? In 2010, it paid Gingrich more than $2.4 million. In 1962, he wed Jacqueline May "Jackie" Battley (February 21, 1936 August 7, 2013), his former high school geometry teacher, when he was 19 years old and she was 26. Gingrich subsequently reduced his staff and scaled back his public appearances, though he vowed to stay in the race. [130] When relinquishing the speakership, Gingrich referred to other Republicans when he said he was "not willing to preside over people who are cannibals". stump speeches and television appearances). His party had dropped seats in the midterms and he had been portrayed by Newsweek magazine as "The Gingrich Who Stole Christmas." That same year, Gingrich was narrowly elected House minority whip by his Republican colleagues with a vote of 8785. [200], It was later revealed Romney had hired a debate coach to help him perform better in the Florida debates. [292] He authored the introduction to America's Best Zoos and claims to have visited more than 100. A couple of years after, his mother remarried a man named Robert Gingrich. Gingrich played a key role in several government shutdowns, and impeached President Bill Clinton on a party-line vote in the House. In 1995 he returned a $4.5 million book advance after the House ethics committee questioned its appropriateness. [219] After having consulted for Trump's 2016 campaign, Gingrich encouraged his fellow Republicans to unify behind Trump, who had by then become the presumptive Republican presidential nominee. But while Gingrich did help change . A July 2010 poll conducted by Public Policy Polling indicated that Gingrich was the leading GOP contender for the Republican nomination with 23% of likely Republican voters saying they would vote for him. In 2016 Gingrich served as an informal adviser on Donald Trumps presidential campaign and was a vocal supporter of the candidate. [250], According to Science magazine, Gingrich changed his view on climate change "from cautious skeptic in the late 1980s to believer in the late 2000s to skeptic again during the [2016] campaign. [115][116][117] It was the first time a Speaker was disciplined for an ethics violation. [204][205], On Super Tuesday Gingrich won his home state, Georgia, which has the most delegates, in "an otherwise dismal night for him". [153][157] In 2011, when Gingrich became a presidential candidate, he sold his interest in the business and said he would release the full list of his clients and the amounts he was paid, "to the extent we can". [281], In a 2011 interview with David Brody of the Christian Broadcasting Network, Gingrich addressed his past infidelities by saying, "There's no question at times in my life, partially driven by how passionately I felt about this country, that I worked too hard and things happened in my life that were not appropriate. The attempted "coup" began July 9 with a meeting of Republican conference chairman John Boehner of Ohio and Republican leadership chairman Bill Paxon of New York. [28], Gingrich was the southern regional director for Nelson Rockefeller in the 1968 Republican primaries. His parents divorced, and he later took the surname of his mothers second husband. Newt Gingrich's campaign says he divorced his first wife at her request. [207], On April 10, Santorum announced the suspension of his campaign. Gingrich ran for the Republican nomination for president in the 2012 presidential election, and was considered a potential frontrunner at several points in the race. [41], Gingrich's analysis of polls and public opinion identified the group's initial focus. But he had an idea. [47], In March 1989, Gingrich became House Minority Whip in a close election against Edward Rell Madigan. "Speaker Gingrich set in motion the largest explosion of earmarks in . Newton Leroy Gingrich was born on June 17, 1943, in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, to Kathleen and Newton McPherson. [287][288][289], Gingrich has expressed a deep interest in animals. [74][75][76][54], University of Maryland political scientist Lilliana Mason identified Gingrich's instructions to Republicans to use words such as betray, bizarre, decay, destroy, devour, greed, lie, pathetic, radical, selfish, shame, sick, steal, and traitors about Democrats as an example of a breach in social norms and exacerbation of partisan prejudice. [208] Following this announcement, The Newt 2012 campaign used a new slogan referring to Gingrich as "the last conservative standing". Yes, we're talking about former House Speaker Newt Gingrich's six-year affair that began when the woman was a 27-year . He is not considered a conservative by all conservatives. Following the election, there was a backlash against Gingrich within the Republican Party, with numerous Republicans blaming him for failing to present a clear and innovative agenda to the country and instead choosing to focus party strategy upon the impeachment proceedings against a highly popular president. Welfare reform. In 1946, Kit married Major Bob Gingrich who, shortly after the marriage, adopted Newt and changed his name to Gingrich. [247] Some observers have questioned whether these views violate the free speech and free exercise of religion clauses of the First Amendment to the United States Constitution. Gingrich was seen as the architect of the victory, especially noted for helping draft the Contract with America, a document outlining legislation to be enacted by the House within the first 100 days of the 104th Congress. [216][217][218], Gingrich supported Donald Trump more quickly than many other establishment Republicans. On January 19, 2012, Marianne alleged in an interview on ABC's Nightline that she had declined to accept Gingrich's suggestion of an open marriage. "Over 30 years later, the family has long put . Newt Gingrich, in full Newton Leroy Gingrich, original name Newton Leroy McPherson, (born June 17, 1943, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania, U.S.), American politician, who served as speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives (199598); he was the first Republican to hold the office in 40 years. [193], On January 3, 2012, Gingrich finished in fourth place in the Iowa Republican caucuses, far behind Rick Santorum, Romney, and Ron Paul. For one theory on how American politics became so toxic, Princeton professor and best-selling author Julian Zelizer turns to former Georgia congressman and Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich. Some factors that contributed to this outcome include two strong debate performances by Romney (which were typically Gingrich's strong suit), the wide margin by which the Gingrich campaign was outspent in television ads,[199] and a widely criticized proposal by Gingrich to have a permanent colony on the moon by 2020 to reinvigorate the American Space Program. Most of the increase in his net worth was because of payments to him from his for-profit companies. Long-time House Minority Leader Bob Michel of Illinois had not run for re-election, giving Gingrich, the highest-ranking Republican returning to Congress, the inside track at becoming Speaker. "[163], The Catholic Church recognizes his third marriage as a valid marriage, based on an annulment granted for his second marriage and the passing of his wife from his first. (This had previously been limited to a $125,000 once-in-a-lifetime exemption for those over the age of 55. [241] In August 2021 Gingrich was said to have echoed the Great Replacement theory during a Fox News interview. Gingrich also said there should be a postmortem-type review of where the GOP could improve and what it got right in the midterm election, similar to how the RNC has done in past races. [182], Describing his views as a possible candidate during an appearance on On the Record with Greta Van Susteren in March 2009, Gingrich said, "I am very sad that a number of Republicans do not understand that this country is sick of earmarks. [198], On January 31, 2012, Gingrich placed second in the Republican Florida primary, losing by a fifteen percentage point margin, 47% to 32%. [39], In 1981, Gingrich co-founded the Military Reform Caucus (MRC) and the Congressional Aviation and Space Caucus. The two companies had revenues of $55million between 2001 and 2010. [66], A number of scholars have credited Gingrich with playing a key role in undermining democratic norms in the United States, and hastening political polarization and partisan prejudice. He has been married to Callista Gingrich since 18 August 2000. [131], In December 1997, Gingrich flirted with a potential run for president in the 2000 election, but his party's midterm performance and his subsequent resignation led to him drop any plans to do so.[132]. In his latest book, Burning Down The House: Newt Gingrich, the Fall of a Speaker, and the . [236] Gingrichs subsequent performances over the early months of 2012 were uneven: he won contests in South Carolina and Georgia and finished second in Florida, Nevada, Alabama, and Mississippi, but he placed no higher than third in some 20 other state primaries and caucuses held between January and March. [143] Gingrich is also a guiding coalition member of the Project on National Security Reform. They married when Gingrich was a freshman at Emory University in Atlanta, according to a 1985 profile in The Washington Post by Lois Romano. His parents divorced, and he later took . In 1995, Time named him "Man of the Year" for "his role in ending the four-decades-long Democratic majority in the House". [194] On January 10, Gingrich finished in fifth place in the New Hampshire Republican primary, far behind Romney, Santorum, Jon Huntsman, and Paul. [82] The bill was signed into law by President Clinton on August 22, 1996. )", "If it comes to a shutdown, the GOP should stick to its principles", "Ethics committee drops last of 84charges against Gingrich", "In the Matter of Representative Newt Gingrich (Report 105-1)", "Ethics Panel Supports Reprimand of Gingrich", "House, in a 39528 vote, reprimands Gingrich", "I.R.S. [252], Gingrich has been married three times. He was not the main force behind the impeachment of President Bill Clinton. Republican amendments would have limited appeals by death-row inmates, made it harder to issue health, safety and environmental regulations, and would have committed the president to a seven-year balanced budget. He sometimes serves as a commentator, guest or panel member on cable news shows, such as the Fox News Channel. He had been interested in politics since his teen years. [223], Following Trump's victory in the presidential election, speculation arose concerning Gingrich as a possible secretary of state, chief of staff or advisor. [120], Regarding the situation, Gingrich said in January 1997, "I did not manage the effort intensely enough to thoroughly direct or review information being submitted to the committee on my behalf. Hook covered those years as a reporter for the Los Angeles Times. Years ago, a diagnosis of cancer meant a death sentence. In the winter of 1995-1996, he had engineered two shutdowns of the federal government. [29], In 1974, Gingrich made his first bid for political office as the Republican candidate in Georgia's 6th congressional district in north-central Georgia. [242], Gingrich has taken a dim view of internationalism and the United Nations. At the same time Gingrich was having an affair with a woman 23 years his junior. [238] He is a founder of American Solutions for Winning the Future. [42], In March 1988, Gingrich voted against the Civil Rights Restoration Act of 1987 (as well as to uphold President Reagan's veto). Court files in Georgia show she asked the judge not to grant the divorce. [73], According to University of Texas political scientist Sean M. Theriault, Gingrich had a profound influence on other Republican lawmakers, in particular those who served with him in the House, as they adopted his obstructionist tactics. Producer: We Have the Power. Shortly after Gingrich's birth, his parents, who were teenagers, divorced, and his mother soon married Robert Gingrich, who adopted Newt and gave him his surname. [278] Gingrich disputed the account. "[173], During the 2009 special election in New York's 23rd congressional district, Gingrich endorsed moderate Republican candidate Dede Scozzafava, rather than Conservative Party candidate Doug Hoffman, who had been endorsed by several nationally prominent Republicans. Gingrich made his name with scorched-earth opposition to Bill Clinton in the 1990s and ran for the Republican presidential nomination in 2012. He founded and chaired several policy think tanks, including American Solutions for Winning the Future and the Center for Health Transformation. [41], In 1983, Gingrich founded the Conservative Opportunity Society (COS), a group that included young conservative House Republicans. In January 1999 he resigned his seat. [56] Gerrymandering split Gingrich's territory among three neighboring districts. [275] Gingrich was having this affair even as he led the impeachment of Bill Clinton for perjury related to Clinton's own extramarital affair. Let us know if you have suggestions to improve this article (requires login). Gingrich was a professor of history and geography at the University of West Georgia before he ventured into politics by vying for the U.S House of Representatives on the ticket of the Republic Party. I don't think imposing radical change from the right or the left is a very good way for a free society to operate." [184] On May 11, 2011, Gingrich officially announced his intention to seek the GOP nomination in 2012. Then-Sen. Joe Biden and Newt Gingrich on "Meet the Press" in 2006. [32], Gingrich sought a rematch against Flynt in 1976. [189] Some commentators noted Gingrich's resilience throughout his career, in particular with regards to his presidential campaign. "[258][259] In the spring of 1980, Gingrich filed for divorce from Jackie after beginning an affair with Marianne Ginther. While living with his family in Orlans, France, he visited the site of the Battle of Verdun and learned about the sacrifices made there and the importance of political leadership. [169] On October 13, 2005, Gingrich suggested he was considering a run for president, saying, "There are circumstances where I will run", elaborating that those circumstances would be if no other candidate champions some of the platform ideas he advocates. [127] Other ethics violations, including an unpopular book deal, added to his unpopularity even though he himself was reelected in his own district. Gingrich was outspoken in his opposition to giving control over the canal to an administrator appointed by the dictatorship in Panama. Earlier this year he called for dismantling the Environmental Protection Agency and replacing it with another governmental bureau, the Environmental Solutions Agency. The hyperbolic descriptions President Trump has used to describe his . Early COS members included Robert Smith Walker, Judd Gregg, Dan Coats and Connie Mack III. [159][160], Between 2001 and 2010, Gingrich consulted for Freddie Mac, a government-sponsored secondary home mortgage company, which was concerned about new regulations under consideration by Congress. Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich must testify before the Atlanta-area special grand jury investigating efforts by Donald Trump and his allies to overturn the 2020 election in Georgia, a Virginia . He is a self-confessed revolutionary who wants to fundamentally change America. Gingrich continued to maintain a high media profile, however, and in September 2013 he began cohosting the political debate show Crossfire on CNN. Claim: Newt Gingrich "was fined $300,000 for ethics violations." By: Restore Our Future on Wednesday, December 14th, 2011 in a television ad Headline: Did Newt Gingrich pay a $300,000 ethics fine . [21], Gingrich has three younger half-siblings from his mother, Candace and Susan Gingrich, and Roberta Brown. A Fox News panel scolded and cut away from former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich after he linked liberal billionaire George Soros to the violent riots that have caused damage across the . He is now a prominent Trump supporter, rightwing . [134][135], In 2005, with Hillary Clinton, Gingrich announced the proposed 21st Century Health Information Act, a bill which aimed to replace paperwork with confidential, electronic health information networks.
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