There's no crying in politics!

Newt tears up talking about the death of his mother. Freepers have this macho mentality, but also this follower mentality, so they split:

CainConservative has decided crying is fine:

Yeah, Newt crying about his mom’s painful suffering before her death is uncalled for. Who does that?

hampdenkid doesn't seem so good with crying, but excuses Newt this one time:

I’m Newt’s age, both my mother and my father dies after lingering illnesses (my father racked with pain for six agonizing months). And, as much as I loved them (and i did, to the depths of my heart), I don’t break down in tears when discussing them or their deaths.

In short, IMHO, Newt’s breakdown showed signs that he is over-stressed (which, to a degree is understandable considering the duress he’s been under).

PS: I like Newt — I consider him America’s Churchill — and I hope to vote for him for President.

muddler is not a fan, and thinks all crying is on purpose:

It worked for hitlery, it worked for pelozi, and it worked for boner so maybe it will work for the newt.

We are so screwed.