Newt is the past. 2008 and Obama told us a lot, but one thing it screamed loud and clear was “no more old white guys”. (No offense intended for you old white guys out there.)
Funny, I didn't get that message at all. The message I got was "no more RINOs."
None taken 8^D. I'm 48 and I don't want anyone older than me running for President. At worst, nobody over 60. Old War Heroes (Bob Dole, John McCain) are nice to honor and talk to, but they don't seem to have the fire to take on our opponents in the political arena. I just don't want someone to be the GOP nominee "just because it's his turn".
I’m baffled by people that think Mitt Romney (Romneycare, major flip-flop on abortion, unlikable) or Sarah Palin (polarizing, inexperienced) have ANY advantage over Newt Gingrich? Newt has some flaws, but most are 15 years in the past, some are exaggerated, and he has admitted he was wrong in backing Scozzafava (he was basically misled into supporting her at the urging of local party leaders).
The only person with the experience, personality, values, likability, etc.. to beat Newt is Mike Huckabee. Huckabee might just sit out due to his inability to raise money, and to keep the good jobs he has right now.
The ease with which most of your are underestimating/dismissing Newt Gingrich is completely irrational. Newt will be in the top 2 for the nomination, no question.