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Newt Gingrich Emerges as Master of the Turnaround Line at CNN Debate

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Gingrich turned a potentially damaging question about his ex-wife to his advantage and showed his skill at such tactics, says Michael Tomasky.

Michael Tomasky
Michael Tomasky 

Special Correspondent

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Michael Tomasky

Michael Tomasky

Special Correspondent

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