Saturday, December 17, 2011

The National Review's anyone-but-Newt editorial - and the backlash

One brave soul at National Review stands up for Newt - Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion
As I pointed out the other day, National Review demeaned itself and its many talented writers by going overboard in its attempt to demonize Newt Gingrich, including a cover which should live in conservative infamy.*

There was a reflexive reaction from some writers at National Review to defend, but Andrew McCarthy so far appears to be the only writer with the courage to stand up not so much for Newt, but for conservative journalistic integrity which was sorely lacking....
Nephew of National Review's Founder Blasts Magazine Over Romney, Huntsman Praise - FOX
Bozell Furious with National Review over Romney, Huntsman - Henry J. Reske/Newsmax
Gingrich’s Virtues - It is too early to rule out candidates. - Andrew McCarthy at National Review
The making of an anti-Romney - Le·gal In·sur·rec·tion
A Chorus of Scientologists Claim Jim Jones Runs A Cult - Eric Erickson at RedState
Include Me Out - Mark Steyn at National Review
Is Newt Like Churchill? - Steven Hayward at National Review
The Gingrich Gamble - The real choice is: Gingrich/Romney vs. four more years of Obamian disaster - Victor Davis Hanson at National Review
The Editorial — My Take - Jonah Goldberg at National Review
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◼ * The Editorial in question: Winnowing the Field - National Review