Two days before the New Hampshire primary, Mr. Gingrich, seeking to improve his position in the Republican nominating contest, delivered stinging criticism to Mr. Romney at a debate on Sunday morning and intensified his language as the day wore along.
Candidates in general election campaigns often try to appeal to a broader base of voters as the election nears, but Mr. Romney's comments on abortion, along with his position on immigration — in which he took a harder line during the nominating contest — have drawn criticism from the Obama campaign and others, accusing the Republican candidate of shifting positions for political convenience.
Earlier this year, the design and scoring of the contest drew heavy criticism from some top contenders after just three of 103 entrants made it into the final round.
The contest has drawn criticism from those who say the schtick reinforces poor body image in women.
Jeremy Corbyn, the front-runner in the Labour leadership contest, offered the strongest criticism, describing the fabrication of comments as "truly shameful".
Mr. Gingrich, who is closer in polls to Mr. Romney than he has been at this point of any nominating contest yet, continued his criticism of Mr. Romney's time at the investment firm Bain Capital.
They only threat to the cordial atmosphere of the contest has been the criticism of Ms. Clarke by many candidates, who say she is running on her name and that she has fewer credentials than her rivals.
Asked on Saturday if he would run again should there be a leadership contest, given the vocal criticism from within his own parliamentary party, Corbyn said simply, and to loud applause: "Yes, I'm here".
At a time when the nation's approach to science and engineering education has come in for criticism, the contest is a supplement to conventional teaching, giving students a sense of what a civil engineer's life is like after graduation.
The club and Suárez acted swiftly with their apologies and condemnation on Sunday, and publicised his donation of a club fine to the Hillsborough Family Support Group, only to invite fresh criticism for contesting the FA's stance that a three-match ban would be "clearly insufficient".
