“The only reason the left and the RION’s are so intent to wage war on Newt is ... “
Something is going on. Washington is filled with opportunists. If Newt were all that promising, there would be plenty of people trying to get close to him to cash in on his success.
Something isn’t right.
You can bet there are plenty of people doing exactly what you describe.
Problem is they’re not in the news. What’s in the news is stories coming from the plenty of other people (establishment leaders) who have a lot to lose if he becomes president.