Our favorite kooky Buffalo real estate millionaire and failed Gubernatorial candidate, Carl Paladino, has been out stumping for Newt Gingrich lately, whether he likes it or not. Already, Paladino's affection for The Newt has bordered on creepy (“I think one of the girls in my office, they said he’s huggable, which I thought was a nice description for him”), but it turns out the affection goes both ways: “I’m going to be a delegate. Quite a few of our followers are going to be delegates for Newt Gingrich,” Paladino told his enemies at Capitol Confidential.
“As you can imagine, his central staff is growing by the day," Paladino explained. "He was light for a long time, but as I understand it, they’re putting the pieces together to get ready for the big national push.” But the most important part is the connection Paladino feels for Gingrich, a connection that dare speaketh its name: they're "kindred spirits." As Paladino told the Times earlier this month, “We are both transparency-type guys. All these hidden agendas, these little secrets, this nonsense here, this nonsense there...We tell it like it is.” Also, they both enjoy extra-marital affairs!
And don't think he's fazed at all by just how transparent Gingrich somewhat sordid history has become: “I’m comfortable with Newt’s past. I’m looking right now to who is going to provide the best leadership for this country going forward with the core values we hold so dear.” One thing's for certain: Gingrich and Paladino certainly seem like the type of dudes who would share a sense of humor when it comes to hilarious "politically incorrect" emails.
