Gingrich picks new Ga. team
by The Associated Press
June 28, 2011 11:56 PM | 870 views | 1 1 comments | 3 3 recommendations | email to a friend | print
Newt Gingrich speaks at the Maryland GOP 21st Annual Red, White, and Blue Dinner on Thursday.<br>The Associated Press
Newt Gingrich speaks at the Maryland GOP 21st Annual Red, White, and Blue Dinner on Thursday.
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ATLANTA — Newt Gingrich is building a new Georgia leadership team as he works to rebuild his struggling presidential bid.

The former House speaker has tapped former backers of 2008 presidential hopeful Mike Huckabee to spearhead his efforts in his old home state.

Huckabee won Georgia in the Republican presidential primary that year.

Public Service Commissioner Stan Wise, state Rep. Harry Geisinger and grassroots leader Maria Strollo Zack will help lead Gingrich’s Georgia campaign.

Gov. Nathan Deal is serving as chairman of Gingrich’s Georgia campaign.

Gingrich’s state director in Georgia, Scott Rials, was one of 18 aides and advisers who resigned this month.

The former Georgia congressman is pledging to run “a citizen campaign built on solutions that will bring real change to Washington.”

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June 29, 2011
Poor Newt, struggling to remain relevant. Won't everyone wish really hard so Tinker Bells little light won't go out. If Newt cannot keep his name in the news how will he continue his money making scams, selling his videos, book deals and PAC contributions. Godspeed Newt!
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