Citing a series of unpopular positions by Newt Gingrich, Texas Congressman and 2012 GOP presidential candidate Ron Paul released a new ad today blasting the former House speaker.
In "Serial Hypocrite," the Paul campaign questions the new Republican primary front-runner's values and integrity as it explores his support for liberal climate change policies, his opposition to Rep. Paul Ryan's plan, and controversial ties to Freddie Mac prior to the collapse of the housing market.
Gingrich's campaign said the ad is erroneous, and that their candidate has always been a conservative standard bearer "championing the cause of the conservative movement," reports ABC News.
The ad comes as Gingrich opens a six point lead over former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, according to RealClearPolitics.
Meanwhile, Paul campaign supporters hoped the new viral video would help reverse course in a race which has boasted four front runners since polling began last November. Media bias against Paul, a common campaign complaint, has not slowed support or contributions, however.
The Texas Congressman has raised more money than most of the Republican field, behind only Texas Gov. Rick Perry and Romney, and paces first for military contributions.
In Iowa, Paul is building momentum as his ground campaign seeks to woo support in the state's first-in-the-nation caucuses on Jan. 3, 2012, reports the New York Times.
Some analysts believe if Gingrich trips up prior to the caucuses, Paul may have a shot at taking the contest.
View the Ron Paul 'Serial Hypocrite' Ad
--Brandon De Hoyos, Guide to IM
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Newt loves illegals more than Americans. Mitt thinks corporations are people (killing his general election chances). Herman sexually harasses white women (he respects black women and married one). Ron Paul is the only candidate with a plan to end the TSA and end the endless wars for Israel, it all started a decade ago after a false flag attack.
9/11, US and Israel:
http://www.amazon.com/America-Deceived-II-Possession-interrogation/dp/1450257437
By John E. Yang
Washington Post Staff Writer
Wednesday, January 22 1997; Page A01
The House voted overwhelmingly yesterday to reprimand House Speaker Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) and order him to pay an unprecedented $300,000 penalty, the first time in the House’s 208-year history it has disciplined a speaker for ethical wrongdoing.
The ethics case and its resolution leave Gingrich with little leeway for future personal controversies, House Republicans said. Exactly one month before yesterday’s vote, Gingrich admitted that he brought discredit to the House and broke its rules by failing to ensure that financing for two projects would not violate federal tax law and by giving the House ethics committee false information. Enough Said!!