Gingrich Surprises critics

Veteran Republicans are wondering what’s made Newt Gingrich so popular among the far right. With the Iowa caucus less than a month away, the one-time House speaker is leading the polls with Mitt Romney and Ron Paul vying for second place.



                  Surging Ahead

Why’s the far right so nuts about Newt?
To some it seems less than astute.
He’s scored a big hit,
Has more fans than Mitt;
But to some it just doesn’t compute.

 
©  2011  Jim Gordon

Trump Keeps Name Visible In Political News

Donald Trump is preparing to moderate the GOP debate slated for later in December.  Earlier, he was quoted as saying he'd consider running in 2012 as an Independent candidate.

          It's Donald; Duck!

To his friends he may seem a bit snugly

While others regard him quite smugly;
Although he's no chump,
Some see Mister Trump
And conclude that the man is butt ugly.


©  2011  Jim Gordon

Recalling Pearl Harbor

It's the day to remember the bombing of Pearl Harbor and those who lost their lives on Dec. 7, 1941.  Today's the 70th anniversary of the Japanese attack that drew the United States into World War II. 

                   Dropping In

On December Seventh of Forty-one,

We had one hell of a scare.
The folks beneath the Hawaiian Sun
Soon felt a nip in the air.


©  2011  Jim Gordon

What's ahead in the Eagles nest?

As the season winds down for Philadelphia football fans, many are voicing their opinions about what went wrong with their team.

         Not For The Birds?

The Eagles appear in great need

Of someone to jump in and lead
A team so appalling
That many are calling
For Lurie to dump Andy Reid.


©  2011  Jim Gordon

Too high to fly? John Rich deplanes

Sources say country singer John Rich was asked to get off a Southwest Airlines flight for Nashville because he was "not fit to travel."  The singer left without incident and was booked on a later flight out or Las Vegas.

                  Grounded

It seems John was feeling no pain

As he hopped aboard the airplane;
The crew said 'goodbye,
you're not fit to fly.'
John got off without raising cane.


©  2011  Jim Gordon

Cain suspends campaign

Herman Cain says he’s ending his bid for the GOP presidential nomination. He made his announcement with his wife by his side, saying he’s calling off his campaign because of continued distraction and hurt.



                     Finish Line

Mr. Cain doesn’t need all this strife;
He’s moving on with the rest of his life.
He seemed rather downcast,
Which was quite a contrast
To the smile on the face of his wife.

 
©  2011  Jim Gordon

Did Bachmann Make a Boo-Boo?

Presidential candidate Michelle Bachmann told an audience that she agrees with the British move to pull its people out of the British embassy in Tehran. She added that, if she were president, she’d close the U.S. embassy, there, as well. As it turns out, the United States closed its embassy in Tehran in 1980 in wake of the hostage crisis.



         In The Moment

Candidates for public office,
When quoted in the news,
Make their comments to persuade,
Not only to amuse.
Thus, it’s hoped they’d make an effort,
Lest what they say proves errant,
To keep up with what’s happening
And all events deemed current.

 
©  2011  Jim Gordon