Gingrich Responds to Club For Growth Criticism by Doubling Down on Shameful Anti-Investment Rhetoric

Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “Speaker Gingrich knows better, and the fact that he would stoop to economically ignorant class warfare rhetoric to promote his own political campaign is downright Obamaesque.”

Washington, DC – In an interview today with Fox News’ Megyn Kelly, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich was asked about the Club for Growth’s comments regarding his attack on the free market: 

Megyn Kelly: The Club for Growth, a conservative group has come out, and they have criticized various candidates for various things, some of your adversaries on various issues, but they came out against you on this and called your criticism of Romney on the Bain issue “disgusting” and said Newt Gingrich should apologize for his attacks on free markets, and he should apologize to Governor Romney.

Gingrich: I didn't attack free markets. I attacked a particular style of behavior which I would think the Club for Growth would want to be very careful about not defending. If we identify capitalism with rich guys looting companies, we're going to have a very hard time protecting it. I am totally committed to capitalism, I am totally committed to Main Street, I am totally committed to people's right to start companies, I'm committed to their right to fail. But I think it has to be fair, it has to be out in the open…this is why you have this underlying anger about the financial class. Because people look over and they go, wait a second, how come I lost my mortgage, and you stayed a millionaire? How come I lost all my savings, and you stayed a millionaire? (Fox News, "America Live With Megyn Kelly", 1/10/12)

The Club for Growth PAC issued the following statement in reaction to Gingrich’s comments: 

“It is highly disturbing that Newt Gingrich would equate the success of private equity firms like Bain Capital to ‘rich guys looting companies’,” said Club for Growth President Chris Chocola.  “The fact is, private equity firms are a critical component of the free market economy, increasing economic growth, and creating prosperity. Speaker Gingrich knows better, and the fact that he would stoop to economically ignorant class warfare rhetoric to promote his own political campaign is downright Obamaesque. Speaker Gingrich should apologize to Governor Romney and to the Republican Party for his attack on a basic tenet of economic freedom.”

The Club for Growth is the nation’s leading group promoting economic freedom through legislative involvement, issue advocacy, research, and education. 

The Club’s website can be found at http://www.clubforgrowth.org/

Club for Growth Praises Perry’s Flat Tax Proposal

Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “Rick Perry’s plan for tax reform would be massively pro-growth.”

Washington, DC – The Club for Growth issued the following statement today on Rick Perry’s proposal to create an optional Flat Income Tax rate of 20%:

“Rick Perry’s plan for tax reform would be massively pro-growth,” said Club for Growth President Chris Chocola. “A Flat Tax like the one proposed by Perry would unleash years of economic growth if it is passed into law. Furthermore, eliminating the tax on dividends and capital gains would immediately add trillions of dollars in new wealth to the economy, benefiting all Americans. Perry clearly understands that revitalizing  the economy should start with a complete overhaul of a tax code that has nearly choked economic growth to death. Conservatives looking for a champion to carry the banner of a pro-growth tax reform will surely rally behind this bold proposal.”

“I continue to be disappointed that Governor Romney has yet to embrace a flat or fair tax,” added Club for Growth President Chris Chocola. “He would be wise to avoid using class warfare when comparing his current proposals to those of Governor Perry or Herman Cain. The Club for Growth is looking for bold leadership on tax reform from the Republican nominee – not demagoguery or platitudes.”  

The Club for Growth is the nation’s leading group promoting economic freedom through legislative involvement, issue advocacy, research, and education. 

The Club’s website can be found at http://www.clubforgrowth.org/

CLUB FOR GROWTH RELEASES PRESIDENTIAL WHITE PAPER ON GARY JOHNSON;

STATES HE “WOULD MOST LIKELY BE A PRO-GROWTH PRESIDENT”

July 21, 2011, Santa Fe, New Mexico - Club for Growth today released their Presidential White Paper analysis of Gary Johnson's record and positions, concluding that he would most likely be a pro-growth President. Read the full report here. 

In a news release, Club for Growth President Chris Chocola said, “Gary Johnson deserves special praise for his use of the veto pen as Governor. We are convinced that Gary Johnson would most likely be a pro-growth President if elected.”

The Club for Growth is the nation’s leading group promoting economic freedom through legislative involvement, issue advocacy, research, and education. The Clubs website can be found at http://www.clubforgrowth.org/.

Please contact Sue Winchester or Lizz Renda at Media@GaryJohnson2012.com or 801.303.7924 to schedule an interview with Gary Johnson.  For more information visit www.garyjohnson2012.com.
 
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About Presidential Candidate Gary Johnson:  Gary Johnson, a Republican and two-term Governor of New Mexico from 1994-2002, has been a consistent and outspoken advocate for efficient government and lowering taxes. During his time as Governor he vetoed 750 bills and cut the rate of state government in half.

Club for Growth Releases Sixth Presidential White Paper On Jon Huntsman

Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “We believe that pro-growth conservatives looking for a kindred spirit in Governor Huntsman will probably find common ground on trade and taxes, but they will most likely be disappointed overall if he is elected President.”

Washington, DC - The Club for Growth today released its sixth Presidential White Paper for 2012. The sixth paper is an analysis of former Utah Governor and Ambassador to China Jon Huntsman’s record on economic freedom.

To view the Club for Growth's Presidential White Paper on Jon Huntsman or to read prior Presidential White Papers, go to www.ClubforGrowth.org/whitepapers/ or click here.

“Between his inexcusable record on spending and his statement that ‘health care is a right’, Governor Huntsman has a lot of explaining to do if he wants to win the Republican nomination,” said Club for Growth President Chris Chocola. “We believe that pro-growth conservatives looking for a kindred spirit in Governor Huntsman will probably find common ground on trade and taxes, but they will most likely be disappointed overall if he is elected President.”

Club for Growth Releases Fifth Presidential White Paper On Mitt Romney

Club for Growth President Chris Chocola: “While we have no doubt that Governor Romney would move the country in a pro-growth direction overall, we have serious concerns over his governing philosophy.”

Washington, DC - The Club for Growth today released its fifth Presidential White Paper for 2012. The fifth paper is an analysis of former Massachusetts Governor Mitt Romney’s record on economic freedom.

To view the Club for Growth's Presidential White Paper on Mitt Romney or to read prior Presidential White Papers, go to www.ClubforGrowth.org/whitepapers/ or click here.

“While we have no doubt that Governor Romney would move the country in a pro-growth direction overall, we have serious concerns over his governing philosophy,” said Club for Growth President Chris Chocola. “After a career in business, quickly finding a ‘solution’ to every problem is his goal, even if it means more government intrusion as a means to an end. To this day, Governor Romney supports big government solutions to health care and opposes pro-growth tax code reform – positions that are simply opposite to those supported by true economic conservatives. How much Governor Romney’s philosophy of governance will affect his policy goals if elected, we leave for the voters to decide.”