Gingrich Denies Any Wrongdoing, Labels Alexander as ‘Almost Irrational’
Rep. Newt Gingrich (R-Ga.) defended himself Friday against growing allegations of House rules violations, saying the charges come from “enraged” Democrats led by “an almost irrational” Rep. Bill Alexander (D-Ark.).
Gingrich, the combative assistant House Republican leader, said on ABC’s “Good Morning America” that Democrats have vowed revenge since he spurred the ethics case that led to the June resignation of House Speaker Jim Wright (D-Tex.).
“I think there are people who are enraged that I insisted on investigating Jim Wright and I think, frankly, they will try to do virtually anything to try to prove that you can’t stand up to that kind of power and get away with it,” he said.
Alexander already has filed a complaint against Gingrich with the House ethics committee and said Thursday he is preparing to amend the charge to include as many as 200 additional rules violations.
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