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Gingrich a Tough Sell Among Florida WomenPosted on Jan 30, 2012
Here’s an algorithm from the Annals of the Obvious: Conservative women commonly identify as values voters, responding to like-minded candidates and campaigns and bringing what are referred to in certain circles as traditional morals into the booths. Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich, while purporting to run on a family-friendly platform, has some blots on his personal record that would appear to contradict these ideals. Thus, although he’s been able to pull off some rhetorical gymnastics when confronted with some awkward claims about his marital past, Gingrich could face some resistance from female voters, if his current standing with women in Florida is any indication. —KA
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