Quinnipiac Poll: Romney Romps to 14-Point Lead

The Gingrich balloon continues deflating

PoliticsJanuary 2012 • Views: 26,487

The latest poll from Quinnipiac University is even more bad news for Newt Gingrich: he’s behind Mitt Romney in Florida now by 14 points.

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has a 43 - 29 percent lead over former House Speaker Newt Gingrich among Republican likely voters in Florida, the nation’s first big-state presidential primary, according to Quinnipiac University poll released today. Only 7 percent are undecided, but 24 percent say they might change their mind by tomorrow’s election.

In today’s survey, self-described conservatives go to Romney 40 - 31 percent. He gets 38 percent of white evangelical Christians to Gingrich’s 33 percent and wins 40 percent of Tea Party members to Gingrich’s 35 percent.

Texas U.S. Rep. Ron Paul and former Pennsylvania Sen. Rick Santorum each have 11 percent of likely primary voters today. …

“Gov. Mitt Romney is headed towards a double-digit victory that touches all the GOP bases,” said Peter A. Brown, assistant director of the Quinnipiac University Polling Institute. “Romney carries every part of the GOP coalition, including the parts central to Gingrich - self- described conservatives, white evangelical Christians and Tea Party supporters. If this margin holds up tomorrow, it’s hard to see where Gingrich goes from here.”

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113 comments

Mostly sane, most of the time. Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:25:35pm

How is the first word pronounced?

Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:25:47pm

Newt will keep going though. He is too much of a megalomaniac not to. Not to mention the fact that there's still a ton of primaries to go.

Bulworth Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:25:48pm

Teabag party about to nominate godfather of individual mandates and health care reform. Awesome.

Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:26:20pm

re: #1 EmmmieG

Q-WIN-A-PEE-ACK

Mostly sane, most of the time. Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:27:03pm

re: #4 Dreggas

Q-WIN-A-PEE-ACK

Thanks.

Kragar Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:27:14pm

But Palin and Cain both support Newt. Do the peasants in Florida not get that?
/

Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:27:31pm

re: #5 EmmmieG

No worries. :)

Bulworth Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:27:49pm

re: #6 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

But Palin and Cain both support Newt. Do the peasants in Florida not get that?
/

Apparently not. Liberal media has gotten to them again with all their subjucated and subscribed attacks.

Kragar Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:28:52pm

re: #1 EmmmieG

How is the first word pronounced?

THE [stressed thee; unstressed before a consonant thuh; unstressed before a vowel thee]

b_sharp Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:29:07pm

re: #1 EmmmieG

How is the first word pronounced?

Holy crap!

Sol Berdinowitz Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:29:16pm

Just to put things in perspective: Romney has only won one single, small state so far, Florida would be his first major state.

Newt still has a large war chest and the determination to spend every penny of it pursuing his second-term goal of a 51st state on the Moon.

engineer cat Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:34:09pm

Romney Romps

altho it's a very careful, thoroughly discussed sort of romping

Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:35:48pm

re: #12 engineer dog

which is only done in quiet rooms.

/rimshot

Charleston Chew Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:35:50pm

I'll ask a blunt question: Is a stupid electorate more volatile? Are they more likely to fall madly in love with a shallow huckster and then be disappointed just as quickly?

engineer cat Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:36:25pm

it’s hard to see where Gingrich goes from here

are you preaching facing reality to newt gingrich and wingnuts?

Brother Holy Cruise Missile of Mild Acceptance Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:36:48pm

re: #14 Charleston Chew

with these types? Nope, they'll defend the shallow huckster until he/she is out of office, then throw them under the bus as not being a "real conservative".

Charleston Chew Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:40:18pm

re: #11 ralphieboy

Just to put things in perspective: Romney has only won one single, small state so far, Florida would be his first major state.

Newt still has a large war chest and the determination to spend every penny of it pursuing his second-term goal of a 51st state on the Moon.

I pity Americans from a time in the future when Moon Base Gingrich becomes a swing state and they all have to stay up late on election night waiting on the finally vote totals to come in from the moon. Probably more hanging chads in the lower gravity environment, too.

Sol Berdinowitz Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:40:58pm

re: #14 Charleston Chew

I'll ask a blunt question: Is a stupid electorate more volatile? Are they more likely to fall madly in love with a shallow huckster and then be disappointed just as quickly?

They seem respond enthusiastically to people who have a catchphrase, like "9-9-9".

But then they sight another squirrel and run off barking.

Sol Berdinowitz Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:42:05pm

re: #17 Charleston Chew

I pity Americans from a time in the future when Moon Base Gingrich becomes a swing state and they all have to stay up late on election night waiting on the finally vote totals to come in from the moon. Probably more hanging chads in the lower gravity environment, too.

Especially because the polls won't close until the end of a Lunar day, which is 29 Eath days long...it will really skewer the primaries.

makeitstop Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:43:05pm

Funny. This morning Newsmax was touting an Insider Advantage poll to try and catapult the propaganda the Newt was 'surging' in Florida.

Guess it didn't take. Stupid catapults.
/

darthstar Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:43:10pm

President Obama demonstrates for Mitt Romney the proper way to transport a dog.

And check out the old-school car phone!

b_sharp Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:43:36pm

re: #14 Charleston Chew

I'll ask a blunt question: Is a stupid electorate more volatile? Are they more likely to fall madly in love with a shallow huckster and then be disappointed just as quickly?

A stupid electorate is highly prone to confirmation bias so they'll not see the hucksterism but will instead focus solely on the bias agreement.

Mostly sane, most of the time. Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:45:10pm

re: #21 darthstar

President Obama demonstrates for Mitt Romney the proper way to transport a dog.

And check out the old-school car phone!

My guess is that car phone is fully secured. And I don't mean bolted down.

Feline Fearless Leader Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:45:12pm

re: #17 Charleston Chew

I pity Americans from a time in the future when Moon Base Gingrich becomes a swing state and they all have to stay up late on election night waiting on the finally vote totals to come in from the moon. Probably more hanging chads in the lower gravity environment, too.

Better hanging chads then loose ones clogging up the ventilation system and leading to the moonbase population suffocating due to clogged filters. Oh the embarrassment!

engineer cat Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:45:30pm

re: #14 Charleston Chew

I'll ask a blunt question: Is a stupid electorate more volatile? Are they more likely to fall madly in love with a shallow huckster and then be disappointed just as quickly?

But Wait!!! If You Buy This Shallow Sloganeering Bullshit Half Assed Excuse For A Solution To Our Economic Problems NOW!, You Can Get A Second Slogan ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!

Charleston Chew Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:46:05pm

re: #21 darthstar

President Obama demonstrates for Mitt Romney the proper way to transport a dog.

And check out the old-school car phone!

The government prefers proven, reliable well-tested technology. Which why the Presidential limo has a land line.

Feline Fearless Leader Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:46:47pm

re: #25 engineer dog

But Wait!!! If You Buy This Shallow Sloganeering Bullshit Half Assed Excuse For A Solution To Our Economic Problems NOW!, You Can Get A Second Slogan ABSOLUTELY FREE!!!

I prefer to pay Dydactylos and Urm to get my slogans.

goddamnedfrank Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:48:20pm

re: #11 ralphieboy

Just to put things in perspective: Romney has only won one single, small state so far, Florida would be his first major state.

Newt still has a large war chest and the determination to spend every penny of it pursuing his second-term goal of a 51st state on the Moon.

Newt also hold onto a narrow lead nationally, even greater when you realize that the only poll in that average that has Romney on top is two weeks old.

darthstar Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:48:57pm

re: #23 EmmmieG

My guess is that car phone is fully secured. And I don't mean bolted down.

I would assume he has his own satellite and isn't talking on Sprint's friends & family plan.

Obdicut Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:49:30pm

re: #28 goddamnedfrank

Florida is possibly the worst place for Newt. I think a lot depends on how the media spins the narrative of a loss for him there.

Sol Berdinowitz Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:50:19pm

re: #30 Obdicut

Florida is possibly the worst place for Newt. I think a lot depends on how the media spins the narrative of a loss for him there.

Blame it on those New York Jews?

b_sharp Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:50:24pm

re: #29 darthstar

I would assume he has his own satellite and isn't talking on Sprint's friends & family plan.

He has to get his advice from the aliens at Area 51 securely.

darthstar Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:50:39pm

re: #28 goddamnedfrank

Newt also hold onto a narrow lead nationally, even greater when you realize that the only poll in that average that has Romney on top is two weeks old.

THAT DOESN'T SUPPORT THE NARRATIVE!

Mitt's the nominee. John McCain said that right after Mitt came in 2nd in Iowa...why won't people accept it and move on? They don't vote this much in North Korea!

engineer cat Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:51:11pm

oooo! a handsome new font for lgf post headlines! whassit's name???

Obdicut Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:51:36pm

re: #31 ralphieboy

I do wonder how Newt plays in Boca. I think his white-on-top attitude is probably a big turnoff for Jews in the GOP, but I have no data to back that up.

Sol Berdinowitz Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:52:30pm

re: #35 Obdicut

I do wonder how Newt plays in Boca. I think his white-on-top attitude is probably a big turnoff for Jews in the GOP, but I have no data to back that up.

His schtick plays well with Southerners, but there are way too many Northern imports in FL

b_sharp Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:52:54pm

re: #35 Obdicut

I do wonder how Newt plays in Boca. I think his white-on-top attitude is probably a big turnoff for Jews in the GOP, but I have no data to back that up.

White on top, green on the bottom.

Petero1818 Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:57:06pm

re: #35 Obdicut

I do wonder how Newt plays in Boca. I think his white-on-top attitude is probably a big turnoff for Jews in the GOP, but I have no data to back that up.

I don't think he plays all that well vs Romney for that group. Against Obama he would get some of them. But to a North East Jew in Florida, Mitt is like an English muffin instead of a bagel. Newt on the other hand is closer to wonder bread. And everyone knows that Jews just don't go there.

Charles Johnson Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:57:14pm

re: #34 engineer dog

ooo! a handsome new font for lgf post headlines! whassit's name???

That's "Asul."

[Link: www.google.com...]

Charleston Chew Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:58:20pm

re: #33 darthstar

THAT DOESN'T SUPPORT THE NARRATIVE!

Mitt's the nominee. John McCain said that right after Mitt came in 2nd in Iowa...why won't people accept it and move on? They don't vote this much in North Korea!

Mitt's not out to win a popularity contest; he's out to win an election! How do those work? - Stephen Colbert

Colbert Nation Video

Randall Gross Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:58:24pm

When did we change fonts? I like the new ones...

wrenchwench Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:59:18pm

re: #39 Charles

That's "Asul."

[Link: www.google.com...]

I like it. My browser or OS, not so much. Has pixels dripping from the curves in the headline sized font.

wrenchwench Mon, Jan 30, 2012 1:59:53pm

re: #26 Charleston Chew

The government prefers proven, reliable well-tested technology. Which why the Presidential limo has a land line.

And a reeallly long cord?

Charles Johnson Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:00:20pm

re: #41 Thanos

Google Webfonts are amazingly simple to use. No downloading anything - the font data is loaded from Google's super-fast servers.

[Link: www.google.com...]

b_sharp Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:00:48pm

re: #42 wrenchwench

I like it. My browser or OS, not so much. Has pixels dripping from the curves in the headline sized font.

What the heck have you been feeding them?

Randall Gross Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:01:09pm

re: #44 Charles

Nice!

Mostly sane, most of the time. Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:01:11pm

re: #43 wrenchwench

And a reeallly long cord?

The cord is twirled, which is why it stretches so well.

Charleston Chew Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:02:02pm

re: #39 Charles

That's "Asul."

[Link: www.google.com...]

Wasn't that the villain from Ghostbusters?

wrenchwench Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:02:02pm

re: #45 b_sharp

What the heck have you been feeding them?

Recycled electrons.

Eventual Carrion Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:02:14pm

re: #8 Bulworth

Apparently not. Liberal media has gotten to them again with all their subjucated and subscribed attacks.

I subscribed to attacks once. But I let the subscription lapse after the year was up.

darthstar Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:02:28pm

re: #40 Charleston Chew

Mitt's not out to win a popularity contest; he's out to win an election! How do those work? - Stephen Colbert

[Link: www.colbertnation.com...]

Mitt's out to buy an election, not win one. He paid $3,500,000 for second place in Iowa, a couple million for New Hampshire, another $5,000,000 or so for two delegates in South Carolina, and now he's buying Florida outright for $12,500,000.

Fiscal conservatives love to spend money.

Targetpractice Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:03:40pm

re: #51 darthstar

Mitt's out to buy an election, not win one. He paid $3,500,000 for second place in Iowa, a couple million for New Hampshire, another $5,000,000 or so for two delegates in South Carolina, and now he's buying Florida outright for $12,500,000.

Fiscal conservatives love to spend other people's money.

FTFY

Charleston Chew Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:04:17pm

re: #51 darthstar

Mitt's out to buy an election, not win one. He paid $3,500,000 for second place in Iowa, a couple million for New Hampshire, another $5,000,000 or so for two delegates in South Carolina, and now he's buying Florida outright for $12,500,000.

Fiscal conservatives love to spend money.

People buying elections wouldn't bother me so much if they just paid me directly.

abolitionist Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:04:37pm

re: #48 Charleston Chew

Wasn't that the villain from Ghostbusters?

I thot it was Zul.

Petero1818 Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:05:51pm

re: #51 darthstar

Mitt's out to buy an election, not win one. He paid $3,500,000 for second place in Iowa, a couple million for New Hampshire, another $5,000,000 or so for two delegates in South Carolina, and now he's buying Florida outright for $12,500,000.

Fiscal conservatives love to spend money.

I don't get the distinction. Buy an election, win an election. It is the same thing. The system is set up to allow money to have an overwhelming impact in the electoral process. I am pretty sure every winner has paid their share. Mitt is no different. No better. No worse. He has the war chest and he spends it. If you want a different system, get a different system. There are many out there.

b_sharp Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:05:55pm

re: #54 abolitionist

I thot it was Zul.

Twin demons, one is just sans serif.

Mostly sane, most of the time. Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:06:30pm

re: #37 b_sharp

White on top, green on the bottom.

I thought it was red on top, yellow in the middle, green on the bottom.

Wait--or is it the other way?

This might explain all the honking.

Kragar Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:06:40pm

re: #56 b_sharp

Twin demons, one is just sans serif.

Serif? Don't like it.

wrenchwench Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:07:20pm

re: #58 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Serif? Don't like it.

You got rocks in the casbah.

makeitstop Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:08:19pm

re: #59 wrenchwench

You got rocks in the casbah.

Drop your fonts between the minarets...

goddamnedfrank Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:09:25pm

re: #30 Obdicut

Florida is possibly the worst place for Newt. I think a lot depends on how the media spins the narrative of a loss for him there.

Yeah, losing is almost definitely not going to help him. I'm not sure what impact the large gap in debates is going to have. Newt would probably like to get back at Romney for the last one, but Romney's learned a few lessons. Question is if the last debate outcome was more indicative of issues specific to Florida.

The next three caucuses are probably going to Romney - Maine, Colorado and Minnesota, and the Missouri primary is pointless and awards no delegates. The Arizona debate will be interesting to watch because it's more conservative than Florida but Gingrich's nuanced stance on expelling immigrants may not play well with Republicans there, as it didn't in Florida. If Romney can hammer Newt on that he may do some damage. Washington State will go to Romney in a landslide.

So, if Gingrich can't nail a win in at the debate in Georgia he'll be in some trouble heading in to Super Tuesday, where he might otherwise hold an advantage in the majority of states. At this point he's also going to run into money problems again. It's not clear how long Sheldon Adelson is going to keep funding the PAC, and unless Newt can show some statistical promise of upsetting Romney or pull in some other supporters with deep pockets he's going to run out of gas. As it is now he doesn't have the resources to cut many of his own ads, and can't afford to transport the press around like Romney can. Reporters will only follow him around on their own dime as long as their publishers believe there's a compelling story to justify the expense.

jaunte Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:09:35pm

Former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney has a 43 - 29 percent lead over former House Speaker Newt Gingrich among Republican likely voters in Florida

I think that this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture on Newt and his supporters' part.

b_sharp Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:09:44pm

re: #57 EmmmieG

I thought it was red on top, yellow in the middle, green on the bottom.

Wait--or is it the other way?

This might explain all the honking.

Depends on your definition of top.

Kragar Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:10:10pm

Allen West To Liberals, President Obama: ‘Get The Hell Out Of The United States of America’

This is a battlefield that we must stand upon and we need to let president Obama, Harry Reid, Nancy Pelosi and my dear friend, the chairman of the Democrat National Committee [Debbie Wasserman-Schultz], we need to let them know that Florida is not on the table. Take your message of equality of achievement, take your message of economic dependency, and take your message of enslaving the entrepreneurial will and spirit of the American people somewhere else. You can take it to Europe, you can take it to the bottom of the sea, you can take it to the North Pole, but get the hell out of the United States of America.

Charles Johnson Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:10:19pm

re: #42 wrenchwench

I like it. My browser or OS, not so much. Has pixels dripping from the curves in the headline sized font.

Here's an interesting program for Windows that enables much better font-smoothing:

[Link: code.google.com...]

I installed it in Windows 7 and it makes a big difference. No jagged pixels in the title font with it - nice and pretty. Not sure how it works with Win XP, but the doc says it does.

darthstar Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:11:19pm

re: #55 Petero1818

I don't get the distinction. Buy an election, win an election. It is the same thing. The system is set up to allow money to have an overwhelming impact in the electoral process. I am pretty sure every winner has paid their share. Mitt is no different. No better. No worse. He has the war chest and he spends it. If you want a different system, get a different system. There are many out there.

I don't care how much Mitt pays for his primary wins... The more the better, in my opinion. In fact, I'd like it if he spent so much of his own money that his kids started taking legal action to protect their inheritance.

darthstar Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:12:14pm

re: #62 jaunte

I think that this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture on Newt and his supporters' part.

Isn't that what Palin's for?

wrenchwench Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:12:22pm

re: #65 Charles

Here's an interesting program for Windows that enables much better font-smoothing:

[Link: code.google.com...]

I installed it in Windows 7 and it makes a big difference. No jagged pixels in the title font with it - nice and pretty. Not sure how it works with Win XP, but the doc says it does.

Thanks, I'll give it a try.

jaunte Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:12:57pm

re: #67 darthstar

I don't think we've seen the grand finale yet.

Targetpractice Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:14:01pm

re: #64 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Allen West To Liberals, President Obama: ‘Get The Hell Out Of The United States of America’

War criminal says what?

FreedomMoon Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:14:59pm

re: #65 Charles

Here's an interesting program for Windows that enables much better font-smoothing:

[Link: code.google.com...]

I installed it in Windows 7 and it makes a big difference. No jagged pixels in the title font with it - nice and pretty. Not sure how it works with Win XP, but the doc says it does.

Charles, which one do you suggest downloading?
Downloads
gdipp_x64_0.7.6.msi
gdipp_x64_0.9.1.msi
gdipp_x86_0.7.6.msi
gdipp_x86_0.9.1.msi
I get that pixelated response as well from the new text, running win 7.

Kragar Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:16:36pm

re: #70 Targetpractice, Worst of Both Worlds

War criminal says what?

This was after he told the President to stop making divisive comments in his speeches.

Charles Johnson Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:17:13pm

re: #71 tacuba14

Charles, which one do you suggest downloading?
Downloads
gdipp_x64_0.7.6.msi
gdipp_x64_0.9.1.msi
gdipp_x86_0.7.6.msi
gdipp_x86_0.9.1.msi
I get that pixelated response as well from the new text, running win 7.

This page has some descriptions that should help - basically, you choose between the 64 or 32-bit version, and the latest beta or the earlier stable version.

[Link: code.google.com...]

Depends on whether you installed the 64 bit Win 7 or not. I used the 32-bit stable version.

Eventual Carrion Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:17:32pm

re: #62 jaunte

I think that this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture on Newt and his supporters' part.

And they are just the people to do it!

Charles Johnson Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:17:36pm

[Link: code.google.com...]

Targetpractice Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:17:43pm

re: #72 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

This was after he told the President to stop making divisive comments in his speeches.

Well, word on the street is his district's gonna be gone if the new map goes through, so I guess we might as well get all the amusement we can out of him while it's still possible.

wrenchwench Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:21:40pm

re: #73 Charles

This page has some descriptions that should help - basically, you choose between the 64 or 32-bit version, and the latest beta or the earlier stable version.

[Link: code.google.com...]

Depends on whether you installed the 64 bit Win 7 or not. I used the 32-bit stable version.

I didn't even have to reload the page! Even the comments look better.

abolitionist Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:23:03pm

re: #73 Charles

This page has some descriptions that should help - basically, you choose between the 64 or 32-bit version, and the latest beta or the earlier stable version.

Depends on whether you installed the 64 bit Win 7 or not. I used the 32-bit stable version.

I think that's slightly wrong:

gdipp Project supports both 32-bit and 64-bit Windows 7/Vista. You can install 32-bit and 64-bit components separately. The 32-bit components only renders 32-bit applications, while the 64-bit components only renders 64-bit applications in 64-bit Windows. Both components share the same setting file.

[Link: code.google.com...]

So my take is that users of a 32bit windows would need only the 32bit flavor, but for 64bit windows, one would need both.

Randall Gross Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:26:01pm

Those of you having trouble can try turning on cleartext. Go to control panel, fonts. Click on "Adjust clear text type" and it will turn on clear text and then take you through a tuning process where you verify which screens appear best, type of monitor, and native or best resolution.

CuriousLurker Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:26:09pm

re: #65 Charles

Here's an interesting program for Windows that enables much better font-smoothing:

[Link: code.google.com...]

I installed it in Windows 7 and it makes a big difference. No jagged pixels in the title font with it - nice and pretty. Not sure how it works with Win XP, but the doc says it does.

It's a browser issue. The font looks beautiful in Safari 5 & IE9, has a few jaggies in Chrome (but not too bad), and is a nightmare of jaggies in FF9.

CuriousLurker Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:27:08pm

re: #77 wrenchwench

I didn't even have to reload the page! Even the comments look better.

Dammit, now you're going to make me try it to see if it'll improve how it look in Firefox.

Randall Gross Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:27:39pm

btw: I'm using Chrome and it looks fine here.

Charles Johnson Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:30:04pm

re: #80 CuriousLurker

It's a browser issue. The font looks beautiful in Safari 5 & IE9, has a few jaggies in Chrome (but not too bad), and is a nightmare of jaggies in FF9.

The PC version of Safari actually uses its own text rendering routine, which duplicates the Mac OS font-smoothing style.

The gdipp program installs a Mac OS-style smoothing algorithm system-wide.

Kragar Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:30:06pm

I know this is terrible, but I still laughed:

Image: crazy-parenting-fails-awww-look-the-baby-boats-are-hungry.jpg

CuriousLurker Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:31:46pm

re: #83 Charles

The PC version of Safari actually uses its own text rendering routine, which duplicates the Mac OS font-smoothing style.

The gdipp program installs a Mac OS-style smoothing algorithm system-wide.

I'm installing it now...

zora Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:32:24pm

re: #35 Obdicut

I do wonder how Newt plays in Boca. I think his white-on-top attitude is probably a big turnoff for Jews in the GOP, but I have no data to back that up.

so newt goes straight for the jungular with this:

Gingrich rips Romney for cutting kosher meals at nursing homes

[Link: thehill.com...]

Charles Johnson Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:33:07pm

The nice thing about gdipp is that you can easily turn it on or off, in the Services window.

darthstar Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:34:17pm

Anyone know what Santorum's been up to lately?

Charles Johnson Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:35:14pm

re: #78 abolitionist

I think that's slightly wrong:

[Link: code.google.com...]

So my take is that users of a 32bit windows would need only the 32bit flavor, but for 64bit windows, one would need both.

Yeah, it looks like you're right.

darthstar Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:35:23pm

re: #86 zora

so newt goes straight for the jungular with this:

Gingrich rips Romney for cutting kosher meals at nursing homes

[Link: thehill.com...]

I knew it was a matter of time before Gingrich played the "Did you" card.

Feline Fearless Leader Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:35:26pm

re: #86 zora

so newt goes straight for the jungular with this:

Gingrich rips Romney for cutting kosher meals at nursing homes

[Link: thehill.com...]

Can we expect the Romney and Gingrich campaigns to bill the Obama campaign for ad design in July?
/

darthstar Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:36:34pm

re: #89 Charles

Another recent LGF change most people won't notice

Yeah, it looks like you're right.

Makes sense...I run Firefox (32 bit) on Win7 (64 bit)...I won't bother with the font smoothing though as I like the rough look.

Feline Fearless Leader Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:37:00pm

re: #88 darthstar

Anyone know what Santorum's been up to lately?

I saw a blurp this morning about Santorum going back on the campaign trail due to his daughter's "nearly miraculous" recovery. Due to that term I decided not to follow the article since I had recently eaten.

Charles Johnson Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:37:06pm

I'm now using CSS3 gradients instead of background images for the buttons, the top banner, and several other elements. Got rid of a bunch of images that way - browsers that can't handle the gradient fill CSS code will just show a flat background color.

Alexzander Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:38:02pm

re: #94 Charles

Also a font change for blog entries?

Alexzander Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:38:43pm

re: #39 Charles

re: #95 Alexzander

Nevermind - I see I am late to ask.

darthstar Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:40:21pm

re: #93 oaktree

I saw a blurp this morning about Santorum going back on the campaign trail due to his daughter's "nearly miraculous" recovery. Due to that term I decided not to follow the article since I had recently eaten.

If he's trying to use her as an emotional prop for generating votes that's pretty sick. If she's truly ill (and I do believe she has a terminal illness), then he should focus on her and save his energy for 2016.

makeitstop Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:44:03pm

re: #86 zora

so newt goes straight for the jungular with this:

Gingrich rips Romney for cutting kosher meals at nursing homes

[Link: thehill.com...]

If you didn't know better, you'd swear the government had deployed tanks and armed personnel to keep people from entering churches if you listened to Gingrich.

And the Stupids lap it up. As if anyone is preventing them from worshiping.

CuriousLurker Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:45:07pm

re: #83 Charles

Wow, I'm not used to my text editors looking like this in Windows.

Anyway, the font looks great in Chrome now, but it's still got jaggies in FF (not as bad as before though).

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Lidane Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:46:30pm

re: #62 jaunte

I think that this situation absolutely requires a really futile and stupid gesture on Newt and his supporters' part.

Give the Freepers time. They'll think of something.

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wrenchwench Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:46:55pm

re: #99 CuriousLurker

Wow, I'm not used to my text editors looking like this in Windows.

Anyway, the font looks great in Chrome now, but it's still got jaggies in FF (not as bad as before though).

It got rid of those for me.

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jaunte Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:48:39pm

re: #86 zora

so newt goes straight for the jungular with this:

Gingrich rips Romney for cutting kosher meals at nursing homes

[Link: thehill.com...]

“The Catholic bishops issued a letter yesterday to every church in the country,” Gingrich said. “And in at least one parish I know of, the priest talked about the danger of a dictatorship that imposed anti-religious standards in all of us.”

Insurance coverage for birth control: now an anti-religious standard.

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Feline Fearless Leader Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:50:01pm

re: #97 darthstar

If he's trying to use her as an emotional prop for generating votes that's pretty sick. If she's truly ill (and I do believe she has a terminal illness), then he should focus on her and save his energy for 2016.

No firm opinion since I haven't looked into it. My preliminary opinion is that if he has a 3-year-old daughter with an illness that is probably going to be terminal in the next few years he shouldn't be running for POTUS in the first place at this stage whatever her current condition is.

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Kragar Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:50:24pm

re: #102 jaunte

“The Catholic bishops issued a letter yesterday to every church in the country,” Gingrich said. “And in at least one parish I know of, the priest talked about the danger of a dictatorship that imposed anti-religious standards in all of us.”

Insurance coverage for birth control: now an anti-religious standard.

Boner pills? No problem.

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erik_t Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:50:53pm

re: #102 jaunte

“The Catholic bishops issued a letter yesterday to every church in the country,” Gingrich said. “And in at least one parish I know of, the priest talked about the danger of a dictatorship that imposed anti-religious standards in all of us.”

Insurance coverage for birth control: now an anti-religious standard.

If we bought Gingrich et al a DeLorean, do you think we could go get all of this 18th century bullshit over with and then go back to the future?

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jaunte Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:50:59pm

re: #104 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Upstanding in faith!

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Feline Fearless Leader Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:52:16pm

re: #102 jaunte

“The Catholic bishops issued a letter yesterday to every church in the country,” Gingrich said. “And in at least one parish I know of, the priest talked about the danger of a dictatorship that imposed anti-religious standards in all of us.”

Insurance coverage for birth control: now an anti-religious standard.

More projection from the Know Nothing faction.

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Feline Fearless Leader Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:52:43pm

re: #104 Kragar (Proud to be Kafir)

Boner pills? No problem.

Don't those make you turn orange?
//

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Randall Gross Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:53:35pm

I loaded gdipp, there is a small improvement

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sagehen Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:54:47pm

re: #21 darthstar

President Obama demonstrates for Mitt Romney the proper way to transport a dog.

And check out the old-school car phone!

Have you seen this?

dogsagainstromney.com

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CuriousLurker Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:55:18pm

re: #101 wrenchwench

It got rid of those for me.

I'm jealous now. *looks left-left @ ww*

^{//To look left-left at someone is a literal translation of a Persian idiom that means to look at someone sideways.}

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KingKenrod Mon, Jan 30, 2012 2:57:13pm

re: #80 CuriousLurker

It's a browser issue. The font looks beautiful in Safari 5 & IE9, has a few jaggies in Chrome (but not too bad), and is a nightmare of jaggies in FF9.

Confirmed, looks like a bucket of crap on Firefox 9 (XP). Chrome is nice.

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SanFranciscoZionist Mon, Jan 30, 2012 5:49:07pm

re: #93 oaktree

I saw a blurp this morning about Santorum going back on the campaign trail due to his daughter's "nearly miraculous" recovery. Due to that term I decided not to follow the article since I had recently eaten.

Given that the child has made it past three with Trisomy 18, I guess she deserves the 'miraculous' title.

I hope this is the right choice for him and the family.

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