I’ve been impressed with Newt’s performance at the debates. He was the only one who said they should focus on Obama’s failed policies rather than attacking one another. He gets it, the others are starting to really irritate me.
Seems the Rovian/RNC 'wisdom of the day' is just another round of It's the Economy, Stupid! No question; the economy is critical; but so too; is the rest of the ugly Obama,Inc.story that portends the worst for our Country. Newt, thus far; appears to be the only Candidate who realizes the threat 'at hand'; or who, at least; chooses a 'leadership voice' to address the threat.
The rest of our field; are those who appear not to be fully engaged with Leadership MO's; or like the discomfort of 'ill fitting shoes'; they seem not yet ready to walk comfortably in their own.
We do not have that luxury of time - and Newt IS ready!
(Better he is mentally 'armed and ready'; and he has the courage of Leadership; and the conviction and experience, it requires.)
We attended a forum with Newt tonight at the Marriot Hotel in Duluth, GA. It was for about an hour from 6:00PM to 7:00 PM. We got there almost an hour early and the ballroom was almost half full. By 7:00 PM there was not an empty seat. As usual Newt was fantabulous. He spoke for about 20 minutes then opened it up for Q&A. A lot of good questions and Newt had the answers. His 21st Century Contract For America is excellent and he plans to dramatically cut the size of government. All the stuff most of us are desparate for. He got a standing ovation and shook hands with most everone on the way out. We were very pleased with the whole evening. We still love Herman but Newt would also be very good.