"Newt Gingrich's job to capture the Congress was to give Republican candidates an edge and a distinction from their Democratic opponent. That required a very high profile, some very strong language"
- Pete du Pont
About this Quote
Pete du Pont's quote is describing Newt Gingrich's role in the Republican Party throughout the 1994 Congressional elections. Gingrich was the leader of the Republican Party at the time and his task was to provide Republican candidates an edge over their Democratic opponents. To do this, he utilized a very high profile and strong language to distinguish the Republican prospects from the Democrats. This strategy achieved success and the Republicans acquired control of Congress in the 1994 elections. Gingrich's strategies were viewed as a major consider the Republican triumph and he was credited with helping to shape the Republican Party's platform for the next decade.
This quote is written / told by Pete du Pont somewhere between January 22, 1935 and today. He/she was a famous Politician from USA.
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