When Newt Gingrich, the now extremely plausible GOP nominee, stated ‘But I’m also a 68-year-old grandfather’ during Saturday’s Iowa debate when the question of marital fidelity and trust was raised, he did more than just play the victim card. In one quick swoop, Gingrich effectively shot down criticism and the likelihood of extensive potential future questioning of his known sexual improprieties. And in all reality, most major media outlets and pundits will sooner rather than later fail to follow through and hold him accountable for his proven mishaps. Going forward, whenever — if ever — the subject is raised, the former Speaker of the House will predictably state something along the lines of ‘I’ve already addressed that’ or ‘it’s overkill, judge me on my record’. Now that the topic of adultery has been beaten to death with Herman Cain, Gingrich will likely get a free pass — yet again.
