The problem with Newt is the same problem that the 'Rats are going to run into with Hitlery -- he is simply too divisive. There is a huge portion of the country that despises Newt and will vote against him no matter what, just like Hitlery.
Reagan battled the left for years, but EVERYONE liked him and that helped him succeed.
True that, but I think Newt has learned that hubris will do ya' in, even with good ideas like the Contract.
We need a Conservative Uniter; it sure as heck wasn't W. We need a new "Happy Warrior" like RR.