AP Interview: Gingrich Criticizes Bush, Open to Presidential Run

AP Interview: Gingrich Criticizes Bush, Open to Presidential Run By Ron Fournier The Associated Press

WASHINGTON (AP) - Newt Gingrich is taking steps toward a potential presidential bid in 2008 with a book criticizing President Bush's policies on Iraq and a tour of early campaign states.

The former House speaker who led Republicans to power a decade ago said he soon will visit Iowa and New Hampshire to promote his book, try to influence public policy and keep his political options alive.

"Anything seems possible," including a White House race, Gingrich told The Associated Press.

The quotable and controversial former Georgia congressman, who now runs a consulting firm in Washington, is promoting, "Winning the Future: A 21st Century Contract with America." He seemed to welcome the thought that a book tour will increase speculation about his political aspirations.

"It never hurts to maximize opportunities. That's the American tradition," Gingrich said. "If I can influence the reporters and political activists in Iowa and New Hampshire, they will influence the candidates."

Asked if he might be a candidate himself, Gingrich said. "For an Army brat from Pennsylvania who became the only Georgia Republican in the House and the first Republican Speaker of the House in 40 years, anything seems possible. I don't think it's very likely. On the other hand, if I have an impact on public policy and do it in a way that is exciting and positive, why wouldn't I want to do that?"

Kerry would never stand up and face what he did and admit it and apologize for it. Newt may have made mistakes, but he is an upright and honest man. If there isn't more in the closet, he could transcend his mistakes.

OTOH, I don't remember the details of his downfall, but they seemed trivial to quit over. Tends to make one think there's more where that came from.

Actually, I don't think he wants to be president, just to shape the debate some and pull the eventual nominee to the right and to that I say "Hallelujah, my brother, Hallelujah!"

The only republican that can win in 2008 will be one that "TALK GOOD"..
Newt can stand toe to toe the best and win..
Only problem is moralizing right.. Whom will probably go with a faux "clean" candidate.. A pissed off Newt is the way to go.. Newt just might close the borders with a slam that be heard even in Vermont.. Actually Newt jumping on the close the borders wagon just might make "THE" conversation for the 2008 elections.. Federal TRAINS to take the millions of illegals back to Mexico would drive the democrats to distraction.. and force "mistakes" on their part.. it would also FORCE Americans to face "the truth" of the matter.. whether he was elected or NOT..

Yeah!.. Newt running in 2008 would be a GOOD thing.. a very good thing.. Actually would force republicans to be either republicans or RINO's too.. Newt just might add in a few comments on WHY is treason literally LEGAL in this country.. and ask, "Would HANGING traitors to this country, be a BAD thing ?".. Would push faux republicans over the edge.. and bring a reality break to american politics..

to NEWT:...
Newt..... Ann Coulter would be an excellent team member on your campaign team.. The beauty, the magnificence of this pairing, the schere genius of it would be a sight to hear.. -AND- the start of maybe adding another entry to the ballots in 2008..
"NONE OF THE ABOVE"...

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