(CNN) – Newt Gingrich announced Monday he received the backing of Todd Palin, husband of former Alaska governor and 2008 Republican vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin.
At an early afternoon Rotary Club meeting in Nashua, New Hampshire, Gingrich said he just learned of the developments.
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"About 20 minutes ago I got a very nice phone call from Todd Palin, Sarah's husband, and he indicated he was going to endorse me today," Gingrich said.
The 2012 GOP hopeful later sent out a message on his Twitter account, saying, "Honored to be endorsed by Todd Palin. President Obama has failed. We need a Bold Reagan Conservative in the WH."
Gingrich's message linked to an article on the website of ABC News, which first reported Todd Palin's endorsement.
In a statement released by Gingrich's campaign, Palin touted the candidate's leadership skills.
"Newt Gingrich is a true leader, which he has proven not only since the beginning of his campaign, but throughout his career," Palin wrote. "Just like Sarah, Newt has faced many successes and challenges. Despite his consultants leaving him last summer, Newt is still standing because of his ideas and his success in the debates – not by spending millions of dollars in campaign ads."
Todd Palin, often referred to as the "First Dude" by his wife when she was serving as Alaska's governor, has long served as one of Sarah Palin's closest political advisers.
Sarah Palin has yet to publicly endorse a candidate.
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Aw, the Palins still think they matter. How cute.
Let's see, who would give a rats behind that they were endorsed by a nobody? Todd Palin, come on. He has no political power, no followers except some wolves trying to stay out of him and Sarah's way. What a worthless endorsement, not that most of them mean anything anyway. What a waste of story space.
Wow! Romney wins Christine O'Donnell, and Newt wins Todd Palin! Who wins? the rest of the GOP field!
It was so nice when she and her circus sideshow family were gone ...
An endorsement from a person who wants to secede from the union is not one I'd be honored to accept.
Wow, now there's something to proud of, endorsed by Todd Palin, husband of half Gov. Palin....NOT. I can't believe that the Newtster is telling people about this non-issue from a nobody.
@Jake – Wrong – The Democrats win.
I'm still pondering my endorsement and will announce it in the near future. I've already ruled out Mr. Hopey-Changey. No jobs, no change, no hope, no endorsement.
Woo hoo! Gingrich has locked up the mimbo vote for sure with this endorsement.
Go Todd/Sarah go! Show people that you have power! Show them you are true conservatives and you stand tall on what you believe, no matter what!
Wow they had to stick their noise into the news again.
I don't think it really matters who Tod Palin endorses. Just being realistic.
This is the guy who belonged to a group that wanted to get Alaska to break off from America and become its own nation, how extremely patriotic.
Spare me, please. I'm referring to the Palin's and their never ending drama.
He has my sympathy.
This is as good as I endorse Rick Perry.............ha!ha!ha!ha!ha!ha!ha!ha!ha!ha!ha!ha!ha!ha!ha!.................
Good to see Todd Palin is getting back out there in the public. Most guys would never show their faces again after the whole world learned his wife hooked up with an NBA star just before they married. But Todd ain't like that.
Todd Palin, one of Sarah's closest political advisers. Well that worked well last time, didn't it? Wounder who Sarah will give the kiss of death too this time.
Well, that just sealed the deal for me – if Tawd thinks Newty is the bees' knees, then I'm a voting for him!
Um, no, not really....
Romney gets Christie, Haley, and McCain, and Gingrich gets Palin, Todd that is. Gingrich is a loser.
My dog endorsed the Newt yesterday. But then my dog is a corrupt womanizer.
@GI Joe, you are 100000000 percent right. Two cats fight-dog wins the bread....ha..ha...ha...
This means as much as my husband enodorsing me. What a laugh.
WOOHOO, HOW TODD CAN BRING VOTES TO NEWT THE NUTS CAMPAIGN! I have been so glad not to see or hear the Palin's in the media, but noo, CNN YOU JUST CAN'T HELP YOURSELF. PLEASE ASK YOURSELVES WHAT IS RELEVENCE HERE, the Palin's really don't matter and no one cares about their endorsement, just like The bruth & Nothing But, who cares who he is endorsing.
In related news:: Area man endorses his cat for president.
I wonder how many net jobs the last republican president created during his term. Obama currently at 2.4 million jobs over the last two years (I figure he is not happy with) and growing. The two biggest economic disasters in the country's history causes by republicans and it took a democrat to correct it. I wonder why that is nothing truth
this clown's opinion is about as valuable as my dog's. If I were the serial philanderer, i would not be bragging.
Truth and Nothing but the Truth: Don't worry, our hope and change candidate doesn't need any morons such as yourself making us look bad. We like intellect and honesty, and you have not passed either test. Move on an support Perry... so you all can practice counting to 3.
Trending:
Todd Palin clarifies that he only endorsed Gingrich for the role of GOP mascot, citing Gingrich's close resemblance to Alaska's polar bears.
Sorry, Newt – this carries as much water as a thimble.
File this one under "who gives a crap?" Moving on...
This is really precious of the newterman. The only thing he has in common with the she devil's husband is that they have both cheated on their wives. Does he know that this guy was a member nod the AKmindependent party and wanted to secede frommthe Union aka traitor.
The tea baggers are history. Where has he been. This is almost as bad as being endorsed by that wife of his! Was he in the country in 2008? He does know that she was a big reason why thatnold man lost, right?
I love the teapublikans. Just when you think they cantnget any more stupid or funny.
I don't know about everybody else but I'm holding out on committing to a candidate until the only endorsement that matters is announced - that of the Kardashians! About the same worth as Todd's.
News flash *** Now that Michelle Bachmann has dropped out, John Wayne Gacy poked his head out his grave and also endorsed Newt Gingrich.
Being endorsed by Todd Palin is almost as impressive as being endorsed by Pee-Wee Herman. Next...
Well then if that's the case, Newt will be thriiled when he get's the coveted endorsement from Mike "The Situation" Sorrentino.
Thank goodness we now finally know! I've been losing sleep, wondering who Todd Palin would endorse. Whew!
Snowmachine superhero endorses Newt ‘Cotton Hill’ Gingrich….
The world spins off its axis.
Trurh and nothing
Dang I thought you were starting to lean Obamas way LOL ! Theres still time so don't endorse anyone just yet cause your endorsement would actually mean more the Todd Palins.
I thought the Deputy of Snow Machines would endorse Perry as they both want to secede from the US
@Chris. That's an insult polar bears all over the world!!!
Wow, an endorsement from Todd Palin! Carries about as much weight as one from Howdy Dowdy.
Todd Palin is relevant why?
Who cares what Todd Palin says!! Maybe he can convince Newt to support his movement and succeed Alaska from the U.S. Mr Gingrich you are a joke.
"Today in the It's SO NOT news catagory..."
So, the wacko-fringe snowmobile racer vote has been claimed my a serial adulterer? A team of comedy writers could not come up with this: wait, the GOP is both a tragedy and a comedy, so anything is possible.
So, the wacko-fringe snowmobile racer vote has been claimed by a serial adulterer? A team of comedy writers could not come up with this: wait, the GOP is both a tragedy and a comedy, so anything is possible.
Oh, I needed a good Monday laugh!
This couple is too funny. They are trying to see which candidate can invite them to be back on stage and do the campaigning (they love it). They know for sure Romney can't dare!
I guess there wasn't a grizzly train wreck story today, so CNN had to turn our stomachs with this one.
Well Newt, now this will just shoot you up nearly 0.0000000000000000000001% in the polls! You are on a ROLL!!
@GI Joe – in the long haul, you are absolutely CORRECT!
Are you serious? WHO? Todd Palin LMAO!!!!
Nobody cares.
This and $5.00 will get you a cup of coffee at Starbucks any day, Newt.
Oh thank God. I wouldn't have been able to make a decision without input from the guy who drives a snowmobile for a living.
....but the important question is whom did Trig Palin and Joe-The-Plumber endorse?
Come on CNN, I would venture to say that you have much better stuff to report on than this crap. WHO CARES IF the Palins either one endorse anything at all.
Who is Todd Palin.?.... a out of work husband of and ex governor of Alaska. Who would want his endorsement? Boy these people are really weird as is Gingrich. This should help him get elected. NOT
And Sarah Palin endorses Glenn Rice..................
That will certainly alter the polling ( NOT)
Gingrich relased news on twitter to the follwers who do not exist?
Google about how Gingrich has manufactured fake followers on twitter. Check a sample of his followers, most are only following him.................hmmm, presidential.
Todd Palin who? I think an endorsement from Joe The Plummer would carry more weight.
I'm anxiously awaiting Bristol's endorsement.
Wonder who Arnold Ziffle (the pig from Green Acres) is going to endorse.
He's at least as important as Todd Palin, AND he's from the bible belt.
CNN should really stop publishing nonsense like this... utter and total nonsense. I am now dumber for having read it. Thanks for nothing CNN.
Really, now. Gingrich must be frothing at the mouth. And I endorse Huntsman. Does anyone really care?
Has Todd ever worn an American flag? He sure likes to wear that Flag of Alaska he shows in the photo. Just sayin'
That's about as relevant as getting one from Jethro form the BeverlyHibilly's. What a JOKE! He's a nobody
Whew... that article gave the a good laugh! The Palins actually thing they are revelant.
Wow this is a big endorsement!
Can't what to hear who the other spouses of failed canidates will endorse.
Does Todd Palin even have a job? Or does he just live off his wife cirus act?
Whew... that article gaveme a good laugh! The Palins actually thing they are revelant.
And this is news because there's someone out there that still cares about who either Palin is what they're doing? That's sad. Come on CNN, you're better than this.
Another slow news day at CNN.
This was toooo funny. Seriously, who gives a flip who Todd Palin endorses? I mean, look who the man is married to– that alone makes me question his judgement.
The votes should start pouring in by the millions now that Todd Palin has endorsed him. Good gawd... who possibly cares what that loser thinks.?
You know now that I think about it, I am for once going to give the Palin's some credit. I'm glad to see Todd endorsing someone he actually wants instead of ANYONE who can beat Obama. Score 1 for Todd Palin.
Why does CNN even consider this newsworthy. An Alaskan snowmobiler who thought his wife should be Vice President. Don't care about the Palins, Trump or anyone else like them. This election is a joke. Who is Joe the Plumber going to endorse?
I guess that means Newt in the next president, right?
This endorsement means alot from a guy with no career, no education, a DWI conviction, and who was part of a group that wanted Alaska to succeed.
Who give a care who this guy endorses! Can Todd Palin even read?
Waiting on pins and needles for Bristol's pick myself. Or Willow's.
who cares, what has todd done for the people, please stop publishing the weak endorsements, i don't approve any gop canidates, how many votes can he cast, maybe he will influence his immediate family, newt must have promised him shopping spree
Boy these folks think their opinions really matter. Disney's Fantasyland's got nothing on these brain frozen yokels.
Wow...slow news day, who gives a dang about a Palin troll?
Who's Todd ????? Newt I be expecting to see you ending campaign next !!
sucker
This is nothing more than Sarah's desperate attempt to reset her 15-minutes-of-fame clock, again. When she finally "endorses" someone, it'll get her about 3 or 4 days attention. If Todd does this, it only calls attention to the fact that she hasn't endorsed anyone yet. Why would she, if she can get attention for another week, without saying anything. Now everyone gets hopped up about who Caribou Barbie will endorse, and buzzes about that for another little while. Good job, Todd. Now be a good boy and go back outside and, oh, I dunno...go kill something.
That and 4.00 will get you a vente latte at starbucks
Todd Palin's big endorsement? Talk about an oxymoron–and a true moron, at that.
Irrelevant? You betcha!
Who cares? This is a waste of space and I can't believe you would even report this! The Palins are not relevant and are desperately trying to get another reality show since nobody in that family has a real job.
Tell me again, why this man MATTERS??
What is his qualification or office that he has hold to make a difference in other people's lives??
I still keeps wondering, why the media gives these people the microphone to speak
Newt, you were cooked long time ago, when you lead the prosecution of then President Clinton for infidelity while you were doing the same exact thing. What do we call that?? The biggest HYPOCRITE they ever existed
Getting a political endorsement from Todd Palin is like getting one from Bugs Bunny. Funny!
I'm confused, is there someone who cares??
By what measure is THIS news?! Exactly HOW is TODD Palin a factor in politics? Does this mean that Gingrich has the backing of Secessionists?
Hey this guy was almost the "Frist Dude"! Show some respect. Honestly the Palins are just another circus side show of the Republican party. Honestly where do they find these wingnuts? Snowmobiles is this guys only area of knowledge. Time for Todd to go away along with the rest of the Palin freak show.
Too Funny ! Todd Palin's endorsement? Gee, what does Snooki think ? LOL
How cool if next Sarah endorsed Ron Paul?
Well,Newt can kiss the rest of his campaign good-bye.If this yokel's endorsement is big news for Newt,it just shows you how desperate his quest has become.I hear the next big news will be the Marlboro moose endorsing Rick Perry.
Wow an endorsement from a country bumpkin snow mobile racer. SCORE
Do not support candidates who will send us into the biggest war we will face in the past 60 years. Do not support going to war in Iran. A war with Iran will drive food and oil prices up so much it will absolutely cripple are failing economy. Innocent lives will be lost on a greater scale than in Iraq. It is a pointless war based on lies about Iran's nuclear ambitions, just as the reason for war against Iraq because of "WMD's", (which we supplied Saddam with in the 80's to go to war with Iran in the 80's). The WMD's were never found, Saddam got rid of them. Iran seeks nuclear energy, not nuclear warheads. Don't believe the propaganda. We need to support the one anti-war candidate who does not seek war with any nation, RON PAUL. Vote for peace. Another war will be the beginning of the largest conflict of the 21st century.
This is a joke, right?
Who will get Snooki's endorsement? Now that will be news. Only Faux News thinks Todd Palin's endorsement is important.
The headline on the front page reads, "Ticker: Todd Palin's big endorsement." News flash: In terms of significance, there is not a single thing associated with Todd Palin that can be considered "big" by any definition.
Good for newt. He just picked up about 2000 votes nationally.
I'm sorry CNN. Is this really news?!?!?!?!?
Does anyone know who Kitty Dukakis is endorsing?
Who would ever guess two losers would endorse one and another.palin left alaskins out in the dark when she quit the governorship and Poor old newt just had to divorce his wife when he found out she had cancer.If we were to get attacked they both would run for the hills forget Joe q public that voted for Newt.the only thing that those two parties are interested in is the jingle of coins in their pocket and it would probably have been yours at some time or another.
Ohhhh Tawd!
Palin endorsed Gingrich? Well, gosh by golly. That does it for me. Anybody BUT Newt! (Isn't it funny that he actually considers that his endorsement matters?)
LMAO, Todd who? I love how Newt and the other idiots keep saying the President failed. Were all his policy's winners, no. But then no President has been right about everything. Obama has created over 2 million jobs the last two years, unemployment is finally going down (something that only went up during Bush term and unfortunately carried over into the current administration), created a health care plan, got us out of Iraq, got rid of Bin Laden, and the list goes on of his accomplishments.
Don't get me wrong, there is plenty he didn't accomplish but when you have a hostile Congress to work with, is it that hard to believe why he didn't. Members of the government are suppose to work for the people, not work hard to get one man fired by holding the American people hostage. Way to go GOP! Oh and Newt, drop out now, you would never win against Obama in a general elections anyway!!!
We should care about the support from the spouse of a failed VP candidate and failed governor for what reason exactly?
NOT NEWS. CNN, PLEASE stop fabricating People magazine-style stories and trying to slide it in as political news.
Gingrich just has a tin ear. This will be on Saturday Night Live this week, and on Letterman tonight.
Utterly worthless! Who cares? Meaningless!! Only an endorsement from Millard Fillmore could be more ridiculous!
Todd Palin is trying to keep himself and his wife relevant because Sarah now lives in Arizona, and will be running for John McCain's senate seat when his term is up–just wait and see. That's why she moved to Arizona. Todd is an idiot first for marrying Sarah "Spreadsherlegseasily" and second for endorsing Gingrich. What a stupid sackofpoop.
Well how about that. This is as good as it gets.
Isn't Todd's "big endorsement" a private matter between him and the bimbo he married?
Todd, thanks for letting us know ! I'm sure with your extensive background in political matters that Newt feels very supported by such a broad base of one .
This is almost as big news as Homer Simpson endorsing Ted Nugent!!!
Its a worthless endorsement from an idiot but I wonder how much Newt had to pay for it? We all know the Palins dont do anything for free.
Awwww, the snow mobiler is getting bored.
Newt: that is the kiss of death!
Is Todd Palin the baby with Downs Syndrome?
Todd and Sarah Palin? Who are these people? I suggest taking a second look at Jon Huntsman. He's the most level-headed reasonable one of the whole bunch. He lets nothing rattle him; good characteristics.
and the world replies: Gingrich's credibility takes another hit
I haven't been this excited about a political tidbit since I heard Sarah likes White on Rice.
you have to love this. Dumb endorsing dumber. LOL < LOL < what a joke , I wonder who the old bag will endorse
Well that should be enough to convince people he ISN'T the guy for the job~!!:)
Seriously a little stint as a governor and a even lesser stint as the husband of one.. Doesn't make these two credible. She totally obliterated her one in a billion app. to run as vice president. It was a mistake.. Probably the worst mistake McCain will ever feel he made..
She is a flash in the pan.. A one shot wonder.
She had the brass ring for a instant.. All she had to do was deserve it..
She couldn't do it..
Proof that some people come off in an instant as "wow" then when the mouth opens it's really a "dud"..
Lots of people know how to walk into a room and wow others in an instant.. But cant maintain that first impression.
here you have it, with Sarah Palin..
Time to let it go... Just let it go..
Take the ice aguer and go sit in your little hut and go quietly back into the tundra..
Like many of the Sarah endorsements in the last election, I'm sure that the First Dude and Newt have never met, much less substantially enough to know his policies, philosophies etc.... he's just getting on the band wagon – maybe he thinks Newt will become the nominee (not) and then he'll chose Sarah as a running mate... god help us all.
Gingrich is the master of tweets.
"Honored to be endorsed by Todd Palin." Really? Joe the Plumber, maybe. But Todd?
"President Obama has failed." Obviously no one expected Todd to endorse Obama. Sarah would have done her Bobbitt impersonation on Todd.
" We need a Bold Reagan Conservative in the WH." Maybe we do, Newt, but that is not you!
Todd Palin, with no political experience, no college education, and no political credentials of any kind beyond being married to a clueless political celebrity has endorsed a candidate, and people are supposed to care? Too funny.
So gingrich has the backing of some guy that likes to snowmobile?
Thats... nice?
@NoGr8rH8r...actually Snookie's endorsment would carry more weight...let's face it...she's HOT
So what. Who's Todd Palin? The guy who hates America so much he joined a group of people that want to remove Alaska from America and make it a separate country, that's who. And Sarah, well, we know her right? When the going gets tough, the so called tough quits their jobs. She's making too much money being a sell out now anyway. An endorsement from either one of them isn't work the sticky note the information was delivered on.
wow, a snow machine jockey's endorsement rates? stay tuned, folks, i will give mine pretty soon. btw, funny how sarah has been quiet as of late...lol.
give me a break, this p o s has not one brain cell, why is this even news? Oh right IT ISN"T. its reporting from the sewer, get a real job is a stinking pile of carp.
Who cares? This is really over the top that this is even considered news,. His wife is a quitter and he is a nobody!
bubbles, she is not a quitter. she has never quit being an embarrassment.
And we give a damn about who he endorses WHY? I could not care less who he or that bimbo of a wife of his endorse. Glad it is the "Grinch" and not some credible candidate.
Maybe I missed the announcement, but I was wondering who Janet Huckabee, Cindy McCain, Judith Giuliani and Jeri Thompson eache endorsed. This is the irrelivant 2008 candidate's spouse endorsment list, right? Certainly, their opinion matters too.
Newt and Todd both think Alaska should secede? Both of them hate America?
Psst...Newt...I think I'd keep this one quiet if I were you.....endorsed by a Secessionist......not something to be proud of.....especially coming from a Palin
Oh...this is so funny...HaHaHaHa! Lmao
I was told a GIZZLY BEAR ate these people. Go back to your cave
Seriously, todd palin's endorsement gets coverage on CNN. This provides insight on who might have actually been our VP if McCain had actually won!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!1
Must every member of the Palin family seek out publicity like this? And yet if anyone is critical of them, it's all "Leave the family out of it!" They are seeking public attention themselves. That makes them fair game for public criticism.
Why doesn't he run for president?? With Bachman and Cain gone there's extra room in the clown car now.
Wow I would have thought he would endorse Rick Perry seeing as how they both wanted their states to secede from the Union.
This would be funny if it weren't so terribly pathetic. Newt actually thinks this helps?
I am shocked at this one. After all, as a secessionist, shouldn't Todd have back the other secessionist (Perry) in the race? Instead he is backing the serial adulterer! Is this to send a less than subtle message to his wife, "The-Former-Governor-of-Alaska-Who-Quit-Before-Her-Term-Expired-So-She-Could-Make-More-Money-as-a-Fox-News-Commentator"?
Well, there you go! Newt has it all wrapped up (snark). As I recall, Toad endorsed Snowbilly Snooki, too. Look how that worked out for them.
Hey Truth and Nothing But the Truth
You sound like every fox news channel on TV
You are still pondering your endorsement and will announce it in the near future?.Well good for you
You've already ruled out Mr. Hopey-Changey. because No jobs, no change, no hope?
Lets See,
No jobs--Bush,
No change- republicans voting no on everything for the last 4 years
No Hope– that's what you will get if you listen to Fox
no endorsement? good for you, I will not sleep good tonight worrying about who you want
Thank God! The worst candidate for higher office in history's husband is endorsing me! Now it's a lock!
Todd who??????????????
Newt some things you just keep to yourself, indeed this is one of them.
STOP EMBRASSING YOUR SELF
Wow CNN, thanks for some Monday morning laughs. A totally irrelevant piece of reporting.
If Newt didn't get a deferment, how did he get out of going to Vietnam?
ouch!
1.) First, being endorsed by Todd Palin is a huge set back for Gingrich. He did faked is appreciation well.
2.) Second, endrosments have never really meant anything to any but the most gullible in our population. But, now its official, the truly mean nothing.
HEY! do something useful Sarah and Todd-help the citizens in Cordova shovel out.
I voted for Bo on American Idol. isnt that more important?
May Gingrich will pick Sarah to run as his VP?
Wow. And who is Jerry Springer endorsing?
Like anyone cares!
I was going to vote for Obama, but now that Todd Palin is supporting Gingrich I am having second thoughts........Actually, what I am having second thoughts about is ever reading CNN on line again. Is this the best you got????
Hey–you want to know who I'm endorsing?
I guess this means that TODD PALIN IS NOW 'FAIR GAME' FOR CRITICISM AND ATTACK!?! After all, he has chosen to put himself out in the spotlight, which is The Test according to his brilliant genius wife.
What's taking his wifey Palin so long? Shouldn't she have already made up her mind and been on the road campaigning for her favorite tea partier? Doesn't she know that Romney os getting closer to wrapping it up?? She must not really care.
Wow to be endorsed by the husband of a has been... he's moving up...
Thank you for voted Bo on American Idol. I rather see Bo does his tricks
Oh gee......I'll be sure to let that influence my vote......NOT!!!!
That like dumb backing dumber. This should put a end to Newt Gingrich. But One Crook should know the other.
awww... so sweet!
ROTFL!
Personally, I'm losing my patience waiting on Joe the Plumbers endorsement.
This is cracking me up! As soon as I stop laughing at the ridiculousness of a Todd Palin endorsement, I'll try to make sense of why this is considered political news any more than if my neighbor tells me he is going to "endorse" some candidate.
Despert republican House Party: Who is sarah endorsing?
Now there is someone eminently qualified to endorse someone. Look at all the political experience he got by palling around with terrorists, er ah, I mean, his wife Sarah.
Seriously, is Newt so pitiful that he feels an endorsement from TODD PALIN is enough to get him back in the game? Santorum flew all the way to South Carolina to get an endorsement from Gary Bauer, the short, popeyed religious nut, and now this? My endorsement is now for sale. It would carry as much weight as these two guy's endorsements.
Despert republican House Party: Will accept anything @ this point...........Who is sarah endorsing?
Fascinating stuff. Shall we comb the trailer parks and find out who the rest of America's white trash is endorsing in the Republican primaries?
And I endorse ... (drum roll) ... Donald Duck!!! What?!?!?! No press coverage? I'm shocked!
This really is not news.
Todd endorsed Gingrich and Gingrich brags about it in public. Who is the biggest fool?
Oh goodie....one idiot backing another idiot.....Hey Todd, do you really thing America cares what you think...get a life.
Todd Palin is endorsing Newt? OMG! Now I HAVE to jump on the Gingrich bandwagon for sure. After all, anyone who receives the thumbs up from someone as well read, astute, articulate and clearly intelligent as Todd Palin is CLEARLY the person for the job.
Talk about the penultimate 'Who cares?' moment. Of course, the ultimate and definitive word will be bestowed by HRH herself, once she figures out how to spell their name.
If I'd were Newt, I'd be embarrased to make such an announcement... I'd just keep that on the down low.
Very smart of CNN to post this article. They knew people were going to click this one just to sound-off on how ridiculous this endorsement is!
And Todd matters why? Maybe it's his relationship with Joe the plumber. Come on CNN!
Who cares? Haha. Todd is not a politician. Why doesn't the wife of Ed Rendell (former Gov of PA) make an endorsement??? That would be the same idea...
Todd who?
Now i know that Newt will not win. Palin is just plain stupid
Newt put out a press release on this. Note: His staff is hyping this irrelevant endorsement!! Just let it pass in the night, Newt. His lack of silence on this useless endorsement smacks of total desperation. So sad.
WOW...The queen of sleaze's husband announces support for the king of sleaze. I bet they're both promoting a new book or something.....
It's adorable that the Palins think they're still a thing in the political circles.
Do you people really think the public cares about this? CNN sometimes you are just as bad as Faux News.
ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha ha reps make me laugh!
I miss Sarah and family. Haven't heard any real funny jokes on Leno lately.
I'm absolutely positive my Labrador retriever just endorsed one of the GOP candidates. He was trying to pass a T Bone that was breach. Between the howling and yipping it sounded like Santorum. Now this is a dogfight between credible endorsers and credible candidates.
I would not have know how to cast my vote were it not for this late breaking endorsement.
And this is real NEWS??? And in CNN's view, BIG news??? Long GONE are the days of real news...
Who is Levi endorsing?
Because the recipient of that endorsement will be the next Leader of the Free World.
Wow, that's almost as good as the coveted Elmer Fudd endorsement. Almost.
The next 45th President of United States = Gov Mitt Romney.
What a joke. Who in the world would care who this family of losers would endorse?
Todd Palin's endorsement ranks right up there with David Duke's wife's endorsement. The spouse of a former looney extremist political figure. If Gingrich is "honored" by such an association, he must be desperate indeed. Who will be next to endorse him? Snooki?
Todd Palin could very well be the most worthless person on the planet.
Todd Palin's endorsement? Well that settles it right there! Now I know who to back.
CNN – please find out who Bozo the Clown is endorsing. That would be of equal importance to me.
Poor Newt.
Yeah, well, my son thinks I should be President, and his endorsement will have at least as much impact on the election as Todd Palin's.
this is huge.What an honor. You go Newt. Goodbye Obama. Thank you Todd
Anyone honored to get Todd Palin's endorsement for President will not get my vote.
Well, there it is...the warmup to Sarah's VP run again. She can't do Romney because the other leetch (McCain) has already got first dibbs on the VP there. The real bad news is, here are two people who were united to make a run at the Presidency and now their views are contrasting. Lucky for the USA the big O got in. What a disaster that would've been. 4 years of sniping is what you would've got because of each others EGO.
this is so huge bigger than US steel, general Motors, national debt- oh, god. this is it. Newt is in.
What is aTodd Palin?
Like a retard endorsing the best tasting paint chip
I understand HOUSE is endorsing Ron Paul because of his medical background.
The article is in itself hilarious – but the postings here have me laughing my butt off !
Thank you all for the comments to this article – 99.9 percent of you have made my day !!!
Nobody Cares about Todd Palin or who endorses...
What's the second prize? An endorsement from Charlie Sheen?
Now there's a BIG important endorsement.
Well, now he's got my vote for sure!!!!
Wow, Mr. Sarah Palin speaks. His opinion and $7.00 will buy you a latte at Starbucks.
And in other news filed under "WHO CARES?" I rearranged my sock drawer today. Whoop de doo!
Eyes roll back into head, large amount of laughter heard!
Who's endorsement can we expect you'll announce next, Newt? Koko the Clown?
No one cares.
You're kidding, right? Right?
If I was Newt I'd keep that endorsement a secret.
One more reason for voting for someone else.
Now this is what you call a kiss of death.
Todd's endorsement? Great! That matters about as much as Homer Simpson's endorsement!
Talk about the kiss of death...................
Todd must have written a book.
OMG!!
Is this suppose to be a joke?
One more reason not to vote for Newt, as if another was needed.
Todd and Sarah who???
Why would I care about what the husband of a completely unqualified politician has to say? This actually seems like a negative for Newt Gingrich in my book.
Wow! Does that help or hinder Mr. Gingrich?
Great news, Newt, you got yourself a really top notch endorsement. Because Todd Palin is such a powerful figure on the political scene.
Todd Palin is a big endorsement? For doing what? Being married to a half-term governor of the Great White Northwest?
Stop it. We all know Todd plain is not old enough to vote.
Ron Paul 2012
Who cares????!!!!
Is Gingrich sure he wasn't punked?
Just one more reason not to vote for Newt.
The kiss of death for Gingrich.
And I should care what he thinks BECAUSE?????????????
Who in this world cares about what Todd thinks???
I'm sure this has been said perhaps several times already but I'll say it again...WHO CARES?????
Well, considering he wasn't a republican a decade ago, and seems to be a fan of Succession from the United States.. i'm surprised he didn't endorse Perry or Ron Paul – I mean.. that would align more with his Ideology. But, this really isn't about Ideology, is it? No – it's about Cash, thinking the Palin's still matter in the Political Sphere, and hoping that Newt wins the Primary so his wife can have a 2% chance of getting a VP Nod so they are relevant again. But, Newt's not as dumb as McCain.. he won't make the same mistake twice.
And THAT is important because?
Oh that will really help Newt claw his way back to the top. They are all so sad and boring.
Todd. Palin's. Big. Endoresement.
The combination of these four words represents everything wrong with the coverage of politics in America.
Todd Palin endorsement? Kiss of death.
Who is Levi Endorsing ?
Well, that sinks Gingrich's campaign.
I am endorsing Obama
Big whoopie do!!!!!
Well that should just about wrap it up for ol Newt!
Who is Todd Palin. Come to think of it who is Sarah Palin and on top of that who really cares?
I guess Todds endorsement of Newt cancels out my endorsement of Donald.
Wow, endorsed by Todd Palin. Doesn't get much better than that.
This is news?
I DONT THINK HIS ENDORSEMENT MEANS MUCH. NOT MUCH AT ALL.
That seals it! I'm voting for Newt.
Not.
Who is he to endorse anyone? Why is he in the news? Thought we were done with this family. Please go away.
Wow. And this is newsworthy how?
Who?
and just who is Todd Palin again?
Who cares about what Todd Palin thinks? He married Sarah. They should say something of his credibility.
Todd Palin is irrelevant
Todd who?