Romney and Gingrich split on reinstatement of DADT and women in combat

Washington Times: Gingrich tough on women, gays in military
“Republican presidential front-runner Newt Gingrich is siding with social conservatives on how the U.S. armed forces should treat gays and women, according to a survey released Monday . . . Mr. Gingrich . . . told the Military Culture Coalition he would have voted against allowing open homosexuals in the military and, as president, would favor an extensive review for repeal of the gay ban known as “don’t ask, don’t tell.” The former House speaker also does not favor women in direct ground combat units.”

Des Moines Register: Romney says he hasn’t changed stance on gay rights
On allowing gays to serve openly in the military: “That’s already occurred. I’m not planning on reversing that at this stage.

Military Culture Coalition: Romney Endorses Gays-In-Military (LGBT) Law; Gingrich Opposed

MCC Releases Results of 2012 Presidential Candidate Survey