Newt Gingrich : The country will be much better off if Congress does not abdicate its constitutional role and if the president can not ignore that role . Worst possible outcome on budget showdown would be if GOP backed down . He notes Obama willing to negotiate with Iran , Russia and Syria but not with GOP . He says getting elected does not give Obama free rein to enforce his agenda on the unwilling . Comment: The Republicans aren't going anywhere anytime soon.
Newt Gingrich : Worst possible outcome on budget showdown would be if GOP backed down . He notes Obama willing to negotiate with Iran , Russia and Syria but not with GOP . He says getting elected does not give Obama free rein to enforce his agenda on the unwilling . Comment: The Republicans aren't going anywhere anytime soon.