Convention in des moines, iowa, along with ron paul and rick santorum. also making an appearance on tape from south carolina, newt gingrich. but it s not only clear anyone actually heard gingrich s remarks. listen closely as he s introduced and watch what happens next. i would like to spend a few minutes with you at the national republican of [ inaudible ]. i can t imagine a more important election than 2012. i think it s the most important election since 1660, and you have a key role of getting out the message of the strong conservatives as you can see there, many folks in the crowd deciding to get up and walk out during gingrich s address. here s a look at what the candidates are doing today. michele bachmann will be speaking at a church in marion, iowa. rick santorum also in iowa with several meet and greets scheduled for this afternoon. jon huntsman will host a series of town halls in new hampshire. clintonesque. it s a word that s been heard in washington about president