Gingrich says he can ’shake up’ nation’s capital


January 23, 2012 at 12:48p.m.

Gingrich says he can ’shake up’ nation’s capital

TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Fresh off a big win in South Carolina, Republican Newt Gingrich found himself on defense today as the volatile GOP presidential contest shifted to Florida. The former House speaker answered critics who questioned his temperament by saying he would be a nominee who would “shake up Washington.” He also accused chief rival Mitt Romney of misstating his dealings with mortgage giant Freddie Mac.