Gingrich lashes out as momentum wanes in Florida

PORT ST. LUCIE, Fla. — An indignant Newt Gingrich sought to reenergize his waning standing in the Republican presidential field in Florida Saturday by deriding rival Mitt Romney as a liar while doubling down on his attacks against the establishment Republicans backing Romney.

“The people say I’m a good debater [but] you cannot debate somebody who is dishonest,” the former House speaker said at a campaign stop here. “I didn’t like either debate. I watched them [and in] a couple scenes… I’m staring in amazement because I know what he is saying is untrue.”