[Mariner]

"Why did Newt participate in a similar event?"

Same answer. Gingrich should spend every minute in OK and TN now.

Perhaps he needs new advisers too.

[Bailee]

Newt going to Alaska to get Sarah Plain endorsement is the only reason I can think of. Make a couple of stops Then haul A back to TN, OK and OH. Sounds like Santorum has huge problems with Delegates in OH.