Todd Palin endorses Gingrich in GOP race

By: Sarah Huisenga
Topics: Campaign 2012

Todd Palin (far right) with musician Ted Nugent (left) and wife Sarah Palin (middle) during a rally for Republican Senate candidate John Raese on October 30, 2010 in Charleston, West Virginia.

(Credit: Photo by Randy Snyder/Getty Images)

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich on Monday picked up the endorsement of Todd Palin, the husband of former vice presidential candidate Sarah Palin, who said the former House speaker shares qualities with his famous wife.

"Newt Gingrich is a true leader, which he has proven not only since the beginning of his campaign, but throughout his caree," Palin said in a statement. "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. From Day One, he has focused on how we can create jobs to get Americans back to work. This is a true testament to his leadership, commitment and hard work.

Palin called himself a political independent, and said he believes Gingrich can work with both Republicans and Democrats. Palin's decision to put in a good word for Gingrich could be helpful with the tea party Republicans who catapulted Sarah Palin to political fame.

Sarah Huisenga
Sarah Huisenga is covering the Mitt Romney campaign for CBS News and National Journal.
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by justinjones79 January 9, 2012 10:04 PM EST: Well thank God. Because I really care what Todd thinks.; Reply to this comment


by lalalasyou January 9, 2012 9:45 PM EST: As little as I care about what SarahP has to say... who the hell is he to endorse anyone? The only thing he should be endorsing is his wife's new pants and a new brand of pasta she buys.

Stick to the kitchen, Todd!; Reply to this comment


by GreedyOldPartee January 9, 2012 9:32 PM EST: Well doggieeee, looks like the wasila hillbillies are back to save the gopee. They went done pick this feller, hope it works out the same for him as picking that t-baggy feller from back homes governor election. You want to help, go back home and help shovel.; Reply to this comment

by ProgressNow January 9, 2012 9:11 PM EST

I thought they were dead?

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by Tired_of_liars January 9, 2012 10:07 PM EST: Do you have an article to verify that? Oh wait, that's right you are not smart enough to know any better

by Smail_Buzzby January 9, 2012 8:32 PM EST

What an honor! Being endorsed by someone who is married to an idiot.

It will be interesting to see what Princess Sarah does...

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by ProgressNow January 9, 2012 8:38 PM EST: My bet she'll support Bachmann even though Bachmann has dropped out.


by Tired_of_liars January 9, 2012 10:07 PM EST: I'll take that bet Progress

by andrewjsacks January 9, 2012 7:55 PM EST

Ha! All morons.

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by Tired_of_liars January 9, 2012 10:08 PM EST: Yup just like you


by alongawaitedfriend January 9, 2012 7:12 PM EST: Looks like we finally found someone with an opinion even more irrelevant than Sarah Palin's.; Reply to this comment


by troutfishman2 January 9, 2012 7:07 PM EST: And I did not think my opinion of him could go lower. lol; Reply to this comment


by kansas1946 January 9, 2012 6:51 PM EST: LOL. I bet Republicans have just been holding their breath to see who Todd Palin endorses. LMAO. Yes, great example for our kids. The serial adulterer and the adultress in the White House. Pretty much tells you that you can do anything you want and still be beloved to Republicans at least.; Reply to this comment


by bringbackmfg January 9, 2012 6:51 PM EST: What has Gingrich really accomplished in his political career? Anyone? The guy is nothing more than another puppet. Think beyond democrat and republican! Their system is broke and is set up only to benefit themselves.; Reply to this comment