Gingrich, in Arlington, Suspends Presidential Bid
Former House speaker said he and wife will remain active on a variety of issues.
Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich formally suspended his presidential campaign Wednesday at the Hilton Arlington in Ballston after what he called "a truly wild ride." "I could have never predicted either the low points or the high points," Gingrich, a Republican, said in front of more than 100 reporters and a handful of local people who managed to squeeze in to a small room at the Hilton Arlington in Ballston. Gingrich, flanked by his wife Callista, two grandchildren and other family members, thanked a long list of supporters, including Texas Gov. Rick Perry, pizza magnate Herman Caine and Todd Palin. He recounted victories in Georgia, where he once lived and represented in Congress, and South Carolina, which has for decades picked the …
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