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Gingrich: Love of country contributed to affair - Yahoo! News
The fact that he cheated in the first place while trying to crucify Clinton makes me wonder how stupid people really are if they're going to believe him this time around. I can't imagine myself saying the same thing with a straight face.
This trend in politics of asking for forgiveness or saying sorry for doing the dumbest stuff is getting old. I don't care if you make mistakes or admit to infidelity, just don't lie about how you're a better person and then use it to sway certain sections of society.
ATLANTA – Newt Gingrich says his passion for his country contributed to his marital infidelity. In an interview posted Wednesday by The Christian Broadcasting Network, Gingrich — who recently converted to Catholicism — said he had sought God's forgiveness for mistakes in his past.
The twice-divorced former U.S. House speaker has admitted he had an affair with Callista, a former congressional aide, while married to his second wife. It happened at the same time he was attacking President Bill Clinton for his relationship with White House intern Monica Lewinsky.
The interview with the Christian broadcaster comes as Gingrich gears up for a likely presidential run. He has been courting religious and social conservatives who would be critical in a GOP primary.
The fact that he cheated in the first place while trying to crucify Clinton makes me wonder how stupid people really are if they're going to believe him this time around. I can't imagine myself saying the same thing with a straight face.
This trend in politics of asking for forgiveness or saying sorry for doing the dumbest stuff is getting old. I don't care if you make mistakes or admit to infidelity, just don't lie about how you're a better person and then use it to sway certain sections of society.