Thread by @mayatcontreras, 1/I've studied Newt Gingrich for a while now (not as much as [...]

1/I've studied Newt Gingrich for a while now (not as much as Julian E. Zelizer, read his book, Burning Down the House). Trump uses Newt's "Playbook" a lot. Since Trump-Pence are already telegraphing their play against Kamala ("too liberal") I want y'all to know that's Newt too.

2/"In 1978, [Newt] ran an ad blasting his opponent, Virginia Shapard, saying, “If elected, Virginia will move to Washington, but her husband and her children will remain in Griffin. When elected, Newt will keep his family together.” https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-12-25-op-12904-story.html

Gingrich Puts a Price on His Family Values : He sheltered his $4-million book bonanza from his...

The news that Newt Gingrich will receive $4 million from Rupert Murdoch's publishing house must have been greeted with dismay by his former wife, Jacqueline, down in Carroll County, Ga.

https://www.latimes.com/archives/la-xpm-1994-12-25-op-12904-story.html

3/If you know anything about Gingrich, you know how hypocritical - and sexist - that is. If Pence attempts to use (as I term it) "The Shapard Play" he'll paint himself as a "family church-going man" while attempting to disparage Kamala's "family values." https://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/09/us/politics/09brfs-GINGRICHSAYS_BRF.html

Gingrich Says He Cheated on His Wife

Former Speaker Newt Gingrich acknowledged that he was having an extramarital affair even as he led the charge against President Bill Clinton over the Monica Lewinsky matter.

https://www.nytimes.com/2007/03/09/us/politics/09brfs-GINGRICHSAYS_BRF.html

4/Of course, if Pence does, it'll be wrong, hypocritical, and a lie. Pence supports policies that have separated families. All of the dangerous policies Trump touts, Pence has been in full support of. Pence is still the darling to Right Wing billionaires: https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/10/23/the-danger-of-president-pence

The Danger of President Pence

Trump’s critics yearn for his exit. But Mike Pence, the corporate right’s inside man, poses his own risks.

https://www.newyorker.com/magazine/2017/10/23/the-danger-of-president-pence

5/Where we'll run into issues -- is with the media. The media should know how dangerous Pence is. He's not this innocent "Aw Shucks" humble guy he's portrayed himself as (and the Media bought into). Like Newt, it's Pence who is "ruthless" not his opponent. https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/is-it-gods-plan-for-mike-pence-to-be-president/2018/08/31/0fe24a58-9b4f-11e8-843b-36e177f3081c_story.html

Review | Is it God’s plan for Mike Pence to be president?

Michael D’Antonio and Peter Eisner delve into the beliefs and passion of the vice president.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/outlook/is-it-gods-plan-for-mike-pence-to-be-president/2018/08/31/0fe24a58-9b4f-11e8-843b-36e177f3081c_story.html

6/So be ready #KHive. Newt taught Pence and Trump how to use the media (and hyperpartisanship) to their advantage. Push the media to vet Pence, they never fully have. Don't let the media fall into misogynoiristic tropes. Call them out. Have Kamala's back. https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/11/17/vice-president-elect-mike-pence-has-his-own-email-dispute-in-indiana/

Mike Pence has his own email controversy in Indiana

The vice president-elect's lawyers are fighting in Indiana courts to withhold the contents of an email that some say should be considered public record.

https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/11/17/vice-president-elect-mike-pence-has-his-own-email-dispute-in-indiana/

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