Bob Dole issues a statement (through the Romney campaign) claiming that Newt's antics during his tenure as House Speaker torpedoed his own '96 presidential aspirations. An excerpt:
"If Gingrich is the nominee it will have an adverse impact on Republican candidates running for county, state, and federal offices. Hardly anyone who served with Newt in Congress has endorsed him and that fact speaks for itself."
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I have not been critical of Newt Gingrich but it is now time to take a stand before it is too late. If Gingrich is the nominee it will have an adverse impact on Republican candidates running for count…
I hereby endorse Newt Gingrich for the Republican nomination!