Newt Gingrich says his “not appropriate” behavior was tied to his passion for America. [and love for Tiffany jewelry] Sen. Claire McCaskill’s same passion for America [and it’s money] is apparently the reason why she spent $76,000 in public funds since 2007 to fly on a charter plane she co-owns with her husband and other investors.

Who doesn’t love America?

Noteworthy: McCaskill, who admits no wrong, claims she will reimburse the Treasury Department. [but did nothing wrong]