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HuffPost's Roy Sekoff Talks About Newt Gingrich's Marital History On 'The Joy Behar Show' (VIDEO)

Posted: 05/12/11 11:34 PM ET

HuffPost's Roy Sekoff appeared Thursday night on HLN's 'The Joy Behar Show' to discuss Newt Gingrich's marital history.

Sekoff stated of Gingrich's past, "it's the old saying: it's not the cheat, it's the hypocrisy. Right, I mean that's the thing. It's the entirety of what he did. It's not just, oh that he had an affair, it's that he cheated on the first wife when she had cancer, and he left her and told her he wanted a divorce when she was in the hospital after one of her surgeries. And he broke up with the second wife on Mother's Day."

Sekoff also said that focusing on these marital problems might even be a good thing for Gingrich because "it takes the focus off of all the other sleazy and problematic things that he's done before."

The subject of Indiana Governor Mitch Daniels' marital past also came up in the conversation. Sekoff explained, "for him [Daniels], this is the most interesting thing you can say about Mitch Daniels. This is good for him. Otherwise you'd be talking about his days at the OMB."

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HuffPost's Roy Sekoff appeared Thursday night on HLN's 'The Joy Behar Show' to discuss Newt Gingrich's marital history. Sekoff stated of Gingrich's past, "it's the old saying: it's not the cheat, i...
HuffPost's Roy Sekoff appeared Thursday night on HLN's 'The Joy Behar Show' to discuss Newt Gingrich's marital history. Sekoff stated of Gingrich's past, "it's the old saying: it's not the cheat, i...
 
 
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katiekatt551
Fairness in opportunities for all
10:30 AM on 05/13/2011
I think his marital infidelities should be an issue. He had the gall to ask for Clinton's impeachment when newty was in a 6 year adulterous affair himself., during the impeachment request. Come on...how can we not make that an issue? If we let it go its like saying, oh poor Newt,,its ok he screwed around we can forgive him, but its a crime if someone else does it. No way should we give him a free ride.
Paolo7219
Sometimes doing the right thing means not doing th
12:51 PM on 05/13/2011
The focus on Gingrich is, in part, a smokescreen. It keeps the meida from haveing to deal with--and broadcast--the more important issue of what EXACTLY are Republicans going to do to get the economy moving. What are they going to do about jobs? Media scrutiny in these areas could damage Republicans in general; the focus on Gingrich just damages Gingrich's credibility AND helps the Republican Party from having to answer those pesky issues like on the economy or what they want to do in the Middle East.
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Omega44
10:01 AM on 05/13/2011
Newt will have ZERO Woman vote, ZERO Black vote, ZERO Hispanic vote, ZERO minority vote for that matter. Obviously Zero cross over Democrat vote. He will only have the male redneck southern vote which is inconsequential in a general election. He will actually make the Republicans lose votes overall no matter which candidate comes out on top.
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studioh!
just.words.
09:55 AM on 05/13/2011
presidential.materiel.
09:45 AM on 05/13/2011
I am just not rich enough to be liberal.
09:34 AM on 05/13/2011
Wonder if he feels the same way about Bill Clinton, John Edwards and Teddy Kennedy? Just asking.
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Spacecowboy64
Reason over Blind Faith
09:40 AM on 05/13/2011
Bill, John & Teddy did not condem anothers actions while doing the same thing. See the difference?
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Raccoon1
These are the times that try men's souls........
10:06 AM on 05/13/2011
2009 (con't)
Alan David Berlin, He is an aide for Senator Jane Orie of Pennsylvania. He is also a furry who contacted a fifteen year old boy over the internet, and offered to "yiff" the boy in a panda outfit, while his parents weren't home. The parents discovered the graphic emails on the boy's computer and called the attorney general's child predator unit sometime in May. Police raided his home and discovered various furry outfits such as a wolf costume, as well as a cat outfit; all complete with two holes cut out at the undersides of the costumes. He is now arraigned in Dauphin County jail on a $250,000 bail.[18][19][20][21]
Possibly Chip Pickering and a number of others. [22]
Michael Duvall, California state Representative in September 2009:
"Graphic sex-bragging caught on tape".[23]
Then lies and denies it and blames media [24].
Finally apologizes and resigns[25].
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Raccoon1
These are the times that try men's souls........
10:14 AM on 05/13/2011
Sorry, posted in wrong column.
09:58 AM on 05/13/2011
You missed the point: Newt is part of the family values, party of God group that think they are holier than everyone else. They try to push their sick morals down everyones throat. They righteously condemn homosexuals and fight gay marriage. They are hypocrites. Kennedy, Edwards and Clinton had their faults but they were not part of the "holier than thou group" that Newt belongs to.
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Cory111
Life is good...
09:17 AM on 05/13/2011
“Here comes Newt’s caravan now, he’s in the white Limo.”
“The one pulling the U-Haul trailer?”
“Ya, that’s the one.”
“What’s in the trailer?”
“All of his baggage.”
09:16 AM on 05/13/2011
Joy cracks me up
09:14 AM on 05/13/2011
Newt's present wife looks like Cindy McCain. A lot of similarities there.
Spanky231
I don't see left or right. I only see Americans.
09:09 AM on 05/13/2011
Newt will be gone by the end of the year. Too much baggage across the board. I put him in the same boat as Palin who is too divisive. Honestly, the GOP is doing a great job of playing the Democrats. They are throwing up some obvious distractions (Palin, Gingrich) to keep eyes off of the real candidates.
09:15 AM on 05/13/2011
looks more like nobody is captain of the ship....
cause it's sinking...to new lows...
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SPQR1052
VET & GLBT - http://www.ryanvouchercare.com -
09:18 AM on 05/13/2011
Jesus is busy plus he is  a socialist thus who are these other real candidates that you are referring to as being in the background.
09:09 AM on 05/13/2011
Let us not forget that Romney was in favor of the war in Iraq, and has 5 sons, NONE OF WHOM HAVE EVER SERVED A DAY IN THE MILITARY. So, it's okay if you die for his war, but God forbid one of his own should die for his war. A very cowardly hawk, like Bush and Cheney.
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SPQR1052
VET & GLBT - http://www.ryanvouchercare.com -
09:16 AM on 05/13/2011
Keep repeating it.  Call him and his sons out.
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MaineCon
Happily enlightening liberals
09:55 AM on 05/13/2011
Others who were in favor of the war in Iraq

Joe Biden
John Kerry
Hillary Clionton
Tom Daschle
Chris Dodd
Chuch Schumer
Jay Rockerfeller

Amoung many other Democrats.
10:28 AM on 05/13/2011
Most americans believed the hype,lies, & inuendo re: Iraq's ability to nuke us at any second. ALL LIES!!!! the question is : why are these republican liars not in jail?
10:30 AM on 05/13/2011
Joe Biden's son served, John Kerry himself is a veteran, but I think you are willfully missing dennis's point.
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babybecks
"because I am involved in Mankind;"
09:06 AM on 05/13/2011
Gingrich/Sanford 2012
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Spacecowboy64
Reason over Blind Faith
09:36 AM on 05/13/2011
Fred Sanford?
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babybecks
"because I am involved in Mankind;"
09:47 AM on 05/13/2011
Mark, admittedly c h e a t i n g ex S.C. Gov who disappeared for days to hike the Appalachian trail...

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mark_Sanford
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espressobeans
. . . just saying it like it is.
09:04 AM on 05/13/2011
Personally, it's both. I'm not particularly fond of men who use women like disposable styrofoam cups. And those who persecute others for stepping out while they are stepping out? They are double dogs.
09:18 AM on 05/13/2011
do we call her the third lady...or flavor of the day...
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studioh!
just.words.
09:59 AM on 05/13/2011
current.see?
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Barbara DeZan
Knowledge is Power
11:33 AM on 05/13/2011
No woman can be used unless she has given permission to the user.
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Ulalume s Ague
Fighting for the Poe People
01:20 PM on 05/13/2011
hu-Wha? You make no sense.
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lesterbud
Facts ARE Liberty
09:00 AM on 05/13/2011
The best contribution Newt will make to America is about to happen.
His candidacy will:

1) Prove to Americans that hypocrisy, on a massive scale, will be overlooked by GOPer leaders and voters. Thus generating a backlash of "ethics" voters to move to the other side - The President has no such marital or financial baggage in his closet.
2) Suck up much of the Citizens United generated funds from anonymous international corporations, that otherwise may have gone to GOPer candidates that are actually electable. Assuring a landslide, slap-down of the right in 2012.
Line drive to left field
Mehr Sein als Scheinen
08:56 AM on 05/13/2011
I don't care about his past or his religion, that's his business, I care about what he will do with his future...our future if elected. I am not saying that I am voting for him...most likely not. I am saying that I am more concerned about a persons capabilitiy as President versus his or her past. I will be evaluating candidates for our next president on how they plan to resurect our country from this "ditch" we seem to be sinking in. I won't be voting for Obama, he has done nothing but compound matters.
09:20 AM on 05/13/2011
When somebody has his finger on the nuclear button, I want to know about his character and how he acts/reacts under stress. Mr. Gingrich hasn't reacted well in his life and I don't see that that is going to change in the future.
09:25 AM on 05/13/2011
That comment is totally unbelievable. "Obama has done nothing" means you oppose the Health Reform Act (you know, the one that allows young adults to stay on their parents' insurance until age 26;the one that stops insurance companies from "pre-exisitng condition" denials), you oppose the Consumer Protection Act (y'know, the one that stopped credit cards inflated fees and penalties),
--I could go on, but since you're just another GOP lover at this site -- you'll vote again POTUS no matter what he gets done while your buddies continue to obstruct his every move.
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Mehr Sein als Scheinen
10:04 AM on 05/13/2011
You are exactly right I oppose the Health Reform Act as well as the Consumer Protection Act! I should not have to buy something I don't want just so someone else can benifit. I am not above charity but let it be MY choice. I pay for my own healthcare. Oh, why would I want my 26 year old children on my insurance policy? They are adults, can't they get a job and insure themselves? Mine do. If they are in school and you want coverage for your children then pay for additional coverage yourself but don't expect me to cover it. Health care is not a right! To your point about the Consumer Protection Act, pay your bills on time, Credit cards are a means for deferring payment until the end of the month not a long term loan. These all sound like entiltlement excuses...try taking some personal responsibility instead of looking for someone else to take care of your problems for you.
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den1953
The best politicians are for free!
08:54 AM on 05/13/2011
If your willing to walk away from your sick wife in time of need , what would the American people think Newt would do in time of this nation's need, a leader i think not more like a coward that can't face bad times!
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babybecks
"because I am involved in Mankind;"
09:02 AM on 05/13/2011
Someone who can't face the bad times?

Sounds a lot like the former Governor of Alaska...
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den1953
The best politicians are for free!
09:46 AM on 05/13/2011
I heard they pal around the Fox news corridors..... faved
09:04 AM on 05/13/2011
I'm not so sure he has a soul.
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den1953
The best politicians are for free!
09:49 AM on 05/13/2011
Your right Newt sold it to the devil years ago! thanks faved