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Saul Alinsky: A GOP Bogeyman Who Influences Many On The Left And Right

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By MAGGIE HABERMAN | When he claimed victory in South Carolina on Saturday, Newt Gingrich declared that, "The centerpiece of this campaign, I believe, is American exceptionalism versus the radicalism of Saul Alinsky." But if any candidate is using Saul

On the night of his triumph in the South Carolina primary, Newt Gingrich declared that “The centerpiece of this campaign, I believe, is American exceptionalism versus the radicalism of Saul Alinsky.” That reference and subsequent references to Alinsky

Republicans in general, and Newt Gingrich in specific, pepper their rhetoric with mentions of Saul Alinsky. "And I believe, if we have a big election with truly historic big choices, that we can defeat Barack Obama by a huge marginit will be an

He can blame Saul Alinsky. On my first day in my first job as a conservative activist, I was handed a copy of Alinsky's “Rules for Radicals.” It was given in part as a how-to manual for organizing political operations and

One of Newt Gingrich's most bizarre lines of attack against liberals and President Obama is that they're basically working from the playbook of Saul Alinsky. This has been a rally cry of his for months now. Most of us who aren't

Saul Alinsky: A True American Exceptionalist

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O'REILLY: In the "Barack and Hard Place Segment" tonight the name Saul Alinsky keeps popping up in the presidential campaign. He was a far- left social activist based in Chicago who died in 1972 but not before leaving all kinds of strategies for

Mitt Romney's father, liberal Republican George Romney, met with and endorsed infamous progressive activist Saul Alinsky; meanwhile, in a defense of Mitt Romney against charges of racism, the National Black Chamber of

By Melinda Henneberger Newt Gingrich is only the latest in a long line of conservatives who have accused President Obama of being a “Saul Alinsky radical.” And Alinsky, who died when the president was 11, would delight in all the free PR.

Saul Alinsky has been dead for almost 40 years, yet the community organizer is back for another presidential campaign. This time he's been dragged from his grave by Republican candidate Newt Gingrich, who says the Chicago activist's “radicalism is at

O'REILLY: In the "Barack and Hard Place Segment" tonight the name Saul Alinsky keeps popping up in the presidential campaign. He was a far- left social activist based in Chicago who died in 1972 but not before leaving all kinds of strategies for

Who Is Saul Alinsky?

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At some point during Monday night's Republican presidential debate it won't be a surprise if Newt Gingrich brings up the name Saul Alinsky. Gingrich brought Alinsky up three times in his victory speech in South Carolina on

The MSM, Barack Obama, Saul Alinsky, and the price of denial.

(CNN) — In framing his attacks on President Barack Obama for a possible November showdown, Newt Gingrich repeatedly brings up the name of an influential radical organizer from the first half of the 20th century.

(CNN) — In framing his attacks on President Barack Obama for a possible November showdown, Newt Gingrich repeatedly brings up the name of an influential radical organizer from the first half of the 20th century.

Saul Alinsky, author of Rules for Radicals, was one of the 20th Century's most iconic provocateurs. “Alinskyite” has become a banal epithet on the Right. Many conservative politicians routinely link Barack Obama with Alinsky. Obama and Alinsky never

Saul Alinsky: His political influence exhumed

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As the remaining Republican presidential candidates invade our state (Wings Plus in Coral Springs is gonna be busy) get ready to hear this name: Saul Alinsky. You'll hear mention of the name particularly from Newt Gingrich who has made Alinsky part of

Asked by Fox News Channel's Ed Henry about Gingrich's continued suggestion that President Obama is “a classic Saul Alinsky radical,” Carney said, “have I said how much fun I had as a reporter covering Congress from 1996 to 1998?

When George Romney Met Saul Alinsky. When George Romney Met Saul Alinsky. Posted by WM on Tuesday, January 24, 2012, at 5:25 pm | Like Tweet. « Previous Post

I think it means that OBysmal has Saul Alinsky tattooed across his knuckles. Thumb up +5. Dan Ryan Galt. January 23rd, 2012. The Effin commercial before the video starts is in SPANISH and his answer is weird? WTF?

Misunderstanding Islam, Bianca Jagger & Saul Alinsky. by sheikyermami on January 24, 2012. The Zebiba Boyz & The Arab Spring. Three are asleep, another three are bored, one reads something, another one sends text messages: Islam

Saul Alinsky Rides Again as Gingrich Makes Him 2012 Bogeyman

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I think it means that OBysmal has Saul Alinsky tattooed across his knuckles. Thumb up +5. Dan Ryan Galt. January 23rd, 2012. The Effin commercial before the video starts is in SPANISH and his answer is weird? WTF?

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said Thursday that Newt Gingrich was acting like leftist community organizer Saul Alinsky for his criticisms of Mitt Romney's tenure at Bain Capital. “What the hell are you doing, Newt? I expect this from Saul

In 2008, the American electorate engaged in a little fantasy. Encouraged and abetted by the mainstream media, many voters clicked their heels three times and whispered, “There's no one like Barack Obama.” They were right. There is no one like Barack

24 (Bloomberg) — Saul Alinsky has been dead for almost 40 years, yet the community organizer is back for another presidential campaign. This time he's been dragged from his grave by Republican candidate Newt Gingrich, who says the Chicago activist's

In 2008, the American electorate engaged in a little fantasy. Encouraged and abetted by the mainstream media, many voters clicked their heels three times and whispered, “There's no one like Barack Obama.” They were right. There is no one like Barack

Saul Alinsky lives on in GOP rhetoric

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By ELIZABETH WILLIAMSON He raised Mr. Alinsky's name in his victory speech Saturday night after winning the South Carolina primary. On Sunday morning, Mr. Gingrich asserted on NBC that Mr. Obama draws his political vision "from Saul Alinsky,

The former House speaker created momentum for himself in the GOP presidential race — twice — with fiery debate performances in which he decried elites, attacked the media and cited Saul Alinsky ad nauseam. But that Newt was nowhere to be seen at

Gingrich, who won the South Carolina Republican primary on Saturday, has repeatedly invoked Alinsky's name recently. "Saul Alinsky radicalism is at the heart of Obama," said Gingrich on Sunday, in an interview with CNN Chief Political Correspondent

(CNN) — In framing his attacks on President Barack Obama for a possible November showdown, Newt Gingrich repeatedly brings up the name of an influential radical organizer from the first half of the 20th century.

By ELIZABETH WILLIAMSON He raised Mr. Alinsky's name in his victory speech Saturday night after winning the South Carolina primary. On Sunday morning, Mr. Gingrich asserted on NBC that Mr. Obama draws his political vision "from Saul Alinsky,

Who is Saul Alinsky? A Gingrich line explained

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In keeping with the 1980s theme, he also likened Barack Obama to Jimmy Carter, and referred to the president as a “Saul Alinsky radical.” Then Mr. Gingrich outlined a truly radical agenda. If elected president, Mr. Gingrich promised a 12.5 percent

Quoting Don Baer, a former senior Clinton White House adviser, columnist Maureen Dowd boiled the race down to “Saul Alinsky versus Gordon Gekko.” Let us see, a real radical menace to the American way of life versus a fictional caricature.

Quoting Don Baer, a former senior Clinton White House adviser, columnist Maureen Dowd boiled the race down to “Saul Alinsky versus Gordon Gekko.” Let us see, a real radical menace to the American way of life versus a fictional caricature.

Now that Newt Gingrich has won the South Carolina primary, we're sure to hear about President Barack Obama's “Saul Alinsky radicalism” for at least a few more weeks. Gingrich is fond of connecting Obama to the Chicago

His victory speech, which leapt from platitudes, to Lincoln-Douglas, to the old community macher Saul Alinsky, says perhaps no. Still it was mesmerizing and an extrapolation of what made his victory in South Carolina so dominant.

Newt Gingrich acknowledges Ron Paul, Saul Alinsky in S.C. win

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Newt Gingrich is continuing to attack President Obama by tying him to Saul Alinsky, the person who is considered by many to be the father of modern-day community organizing (and who died forty years ago). Gingrich's

In fact. earlier this week Rudy Guiliani attacked Gingrich for “acting like Alinsky, posts helpful? styling and Off the on is $25.

In fact. earlier this week Rudy Guiliani attacked Gingrich for “acting like Alinsky, posts helpful? styling and Off the on is $25.

Former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani said Thursday that Newt Gingrich was acting like leftist community organizer Saul Alinsky for his criticisms of Mitt Romney's tenure at Bain Capital. “What the hell are you doing, Newt? I expect this from Saul

Republican presidential candidate Newt Gingrich gave his victory speech in South Carolina, during which he acknowledged rival candidate Ron Paul and late Jewish American activist Saul Alinsky. The reference to Mr. Alinsky was also an acknowledgement to

Gingrich South Carolina Victory Speech

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Newt Gingrich is continuing to attack President Obama by tying him to Saul Alinsky, the person who is considered by many to be the father of modern-day community organizing (and who died forty years ago). Gingrich's

Saul Alinsky could never have seen this coming. As an example of the power and prevalence that these Web sites have in our lives, the anti-SOPA blackouts are a bit unsettling. SOPA might be a particularly noxious piece of legislation, but the future

Saul Alinsky, author of Rules for Radicals, was one of the 20th Centurys most iconic provocateurs. Alinskyite has become a banal epithet on the Right. Many conservative politicians routinely link Barack Obama with Alinsky.

Dear President Obama: You're No Saul Alinsky By: Ralph Benko Published in Forbes, 1/16/12 ” Saul Alinsky, author of Rules

But what about Saul Alinsky? As a young community organizer, Obama was taught by activists who were influenced by Alinsky, the Chicago activist who argued in his book “Rules for Radicals” that confrontation is the ideal way to bring about change.

Ronald Reagan Versus Saul Alinsky

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For conservatives accustomed to left-wing bogeymen falling neatly into either the “Marxist” or “sixties radical” box, Saul Alinsky can make for a bewildering figure. Alinsky significantly never joined the Communist Party during the Red Decade.

In keeping with the 1980s theme, he also likened Barack Obama to Jimmy Carter, and referred to the president as a “Saul Alinsky radical.” Then Mr. Gingrich.

Gingrich told backers in Rock Hill, SC, that Obama is a "Saul Alinsky radical" who must be defeated in November, and said that GOP front-runner Romney is not the right candidate for the job. "This primary is the crossroads for this country," Gingrich

In keeping with the 1980s theme, he also likened Barack Obama to Jimmy Carter, and referred to the president as a “Saul Alinsky radical.” Then Mr. Gingrich outlined a truly radical agenda. If elected president, Mr. Gingrich promised a 12.5 percent

With many worried that America is in decline, a prospective race between Obama and Romney is being caricatured here as "Saul Alinsky versus Gordon Gekko,&q.