Gingrich attacks ‘liberal’ rival as gap widens

Newt Gingrich has criticised Republican presidential rival Mitt Romney for “carpet-bombing” his record and derided him as a “liberal” ahead of tomorrow’s pivotal presidential primary in Florida.

The attacks came after a NBC/Marist poll showed Romney with support from 42% of likely Florida Republican primary voters and Gingrich slipping to 27%.

On the defensive after a barrage of attacks from Romney and a political committee that supports him, Gingrich said his rival had lied and the Republican Party establishment had allowed it.