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Summertime blues

We check Newt Gingrich's claim on Obama's poll standings and find the former House speaker is right that only two presidents had lower approval ratings.

By Angie Drobnic Holan :: Published on Monday, August 31st, 2009 at 02:28 p.m.

Newt flips after his Twitter message draws fire

The former House speaker earns a Full Flop for his tweet on the Supreme Court nominee.

By Catharine Richert :: Published on Wednesday, June 3rd, 2009 at 06:08 p.m.

Playing the blame game on torture

We examine claims by Newt Gingrich and Nancy Pelosi on the controversy over torture.

By Robert Farley, Angie Drobnic Holan :: Published on Wednesday, May 13th, 2009 at 05:20 p.m.

Sorting out the truth on 'aggressive interrogation'

We examine whether Sen. Lindsey Graham is right about the Geneva Conventions and alleged terrorists, and whether Newt Gingirch flip-flopped on the issue.

By Robert Farley, Angie Drobnic Holan :: Published on Wednesday, April 29th, 2009 at 08:01 p.m.

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