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Newt Gingrich and the 15,000 lbs tree

By Charlie Spiering

Published February 29, 2012 5:00am ET

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Newt Gingrich and the 15,000 lbs tree — Last night, Newt Gingrich spent six minutes telling a story about his failed attempt to safely cut down a massive tree in his neighbor’s yard. Gingrich explained to the audience in Georgia that tree fell and damaged the roof of his neighbor’s house. Gingrich said that he used to start his speeches at the Kawanis […]

Last night, Newt Gingrich spent six minutes telling a story about his failed attempt to safely cut down a massive tree in his neighbor’s yard. Gingrich explained to the audience in Georgia that tree fell and damaged the roof of his neighbor’s house.

Gingrich said that he used to start his speeches at the Kawanis Club with this story which played well to the crowd.

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