Congressman Peter King slams fellow Republican Newt Gingrich

King's analysis of Gingrich has been mentioned by those of the left, right and center.

I agree with King about Gingrich. His "intellectualism" is puddle deep. However, before we praise Paul Ryan, I implore anyone and everyone to take the time and look up the actual details of what his plan entails, and decide for yourself if he is actually for the middle class, or if he for the rich and for corporate America.

King is, alas, my representation in Washington. About once every 10 years I'm proud of him. Today is that day for 2011.

Hey Murph "green eggs and ham" makes more sense than the drivvel coming from yourself and Gringich.

Pete King certainly has received plenty of cross-over votes (Democrats voting for a supporter of Irish Freedom). I remember when Hillary Clinton announced for U.S. Senator from New York. Her first stop with Bill in tow was a visit to Pete King. Regardless of some of King's misguided statements, no one can question his support for Irish Freedom and the Peace Process.

Quote:"From being pro-IRA terrorists to being anti-Muslim terrorists post-Twin Towers is understandable is inconsistent" King is not inconsistent. The IRA has never attacked the United States - unlike the Muslim terrorists. If the IRA ever did to this country what al Qaeda did then King would be just as opposed to them as he is to the Muslim terrorists.

I don't like Peter King he supported the IRA so I will never support him, I am a registered Republican and I wouldn't want Peter King in my inner circle either.

Never really like Mr. King but you're totally correct about Ginrich. Sad part is that when you watch O'Reilly and the Fox pundits talk about Gingrich, they haven't a clue. Let me be as clear as I can possible be, Newt Gingrich will never win over Obama. I'm not an Obama fan but GOP, you have no one who will beat the current President. I think Mr. King knows that as well.

i never understand why great country,s.who have men of genuinely great talent and ability sometimes come up with the creepy snakes that emerge as leaders..i guess its a Machiavellian talent,total ruthlessness,slyness,lying cunning,money,murder,grovelling,or all of the above,or maybe men of genuine talent and integrity wouldn't waste their time on the endless round of crawling and committees,that it takes to get selected as a politico.. ,

So some folk think that Peter King has said something sane and sensible for a change. Maybe - but when one looks at all the various horses Congressman King has ridden its not surprising that one take his utterances with a pinch of salt. From being pro-IRA terrorists to being anti-Muslim terrorists post-Twin Towers is understandable is inconsistent - now that's the Congressman King I know!

Apparently you don't read much American History seanomelbourne,apparently Green Eggs and Ham is more your speed.

Hey Murph gingrich wrote a lot of books!! so did Dr Seuss.

I agree 100% with Mr. King on Gingrich. Paul Ryan is a very smart man; Newt Gingrich is a very slick man.

Peter King is exactly correct on his opinion about Gingrich, and I must admire his courage for his honosty.As for who will be elected in 2012.One thing I have learned over the past 50 years is,Americian people are not stupid,they will relect President Obama by a land slide.

I was for Gingrich until I read this about him by Peter King. I admire Mr. King as an honest (so Rare) politician. He always tried to help the Irish here and in Ireland. He is a loyal New Yorker in spite of the dislike against New York in Washington. And he is not afraid to step on toes when it comes to terrorism.