Drudge and the GOP-E assasinated Newt last Thursday like they did back in the 90’s. Newt was running just a few points behind until then, and it all went south after that.
That is the reason Gingrich didn't win IA. That is the reason he didn't win FL. After a Bloody October barrage, I doubt he would even come close to winning the national election, if he did get the nomination. Obama would have nearly $1 billion plus the Media to help him with the bombardment.