fight fire with fire

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He said people were telling him they wanted the candidate to fight fire with fire.

As Gingrich Reels From Attack Ads, Some Aides Suggest Fighting Back (Published 2011)

Newt Gingrich’s vow to stay positive draws applause at campaign stops, but his drop in the polls raises questions about that strategy.

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