[Rex Anderson]

If Newt believes in running for POTUS he can make a difference for America, I believe him. Whether Newt will become a candidate for POTUS is a different story.

I have a friend very close to Newt who says that his run for President will be to "further the debate", and he does not expect to get the nomination.

[YaYa123]

You wrote, "I have a friend very close to Newt who says that his run for President will be to "further the debate", and he does not expect to get the nomination."

Further proof to me, how correct Tyrrell is using "cunning" in an article about Newt. Newt just might be capable of such "cunning". I can well imagine he would con people into supporting him with their time and money, while having no intention of being a serious candidate.

More and more, Newt reminds me of Pat Buchanan. Chocked full of brilliant ideas, ill-equipped to implement them.

[highball]

I have a friend very close to Newt who says that his run for President will be to "further the debate" raise his personal profile, and he does not expect to get the nomination.

There. Fixed it for you.

He's just another huckster. This one wears an (R), but he's just another huckster.

The comparison to Clinton is apt - both made great strides in the electoral fortunes of their parties, both shaped the debate to their liking, and both are deplorable in the way they conduct their personal lives.