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Spin Cycle
Hawaii GOP Lands Newt Gingrich
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January 12, 2011 | 02:37 PM Modern-Day Lincoln?
They may not be able to win elections, but they sure can attract party heavyweights: After landing Karl Rove last year, the state GOP announced Newt Gingrich will headline the 2011 Lincoln Day fundraiser at Oahu's Hilton Hawaiian Village. (Top-tier tickets to the February 18 event cost $15,000 and include "VIP access," a "photo opportunity" and a signed copy of Gingrich's book, To Save America).
So how do the former Speaker and the 16th President compare? Let's take a look...
Newt
Cheated on his wife with a young subordinate, even as he led impeachment proceedings against President Clinton for cheating on his wife with a young subordinate.
Accused President Obama of, "Kenyan, anti-colonial behavior."
Said of women on the front lines: "If combat means living in a ditch, females have biological problems staying in a ditch."
Abe
Was known for his forthrightness and honesty.
Issued the Emancipation Proclamation.
Delivered the Gettysburg Address.
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