Newt Gingrich fury at 'vicious' media for ex-wife claim

19 January 2012 Last updated at 22:03 ET Help

Republican presidential runner Newt Gingrich has responded to allegations from his ex-wife who claimed he wanted an open marriage before their divorce in 2000.

Speaking during a televised CNN Republican debate in Charleston, South Carolina, Mr Gingrich said it was "as close to despicable as anything I can imagine" that the issue was raised in a presidential debate.

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