I found this interesting about Newt, especially the joke which gives one thought concerning how to determine a candidate.
The newt has the ability to overcome tremendous injuries by regenerating limbs.... Newt Gingrich has overcome many disasters and attacks during his career. Dr. Gingrich, the only Republican contender to hold a Ph.D, is the only Republican candidate whose record supports his claims.
As Speaker of the House, Gingrich overcame the resistance of President Bill Clinton and passed the key welfare reform bill, a reduction of the capital gains tax, and the first balanced federal budget since 1969. Without Gingrich’s political astuteness and ability to actually produce bipartisan compromises, none of these bills would have become law.
Gingrich’s contribution to America goes far beyond the enormous successes he has produced as a politician. He is the author of twenty-three books, testifying to his scholarly abilities. He has also started several nonprofit organizations focused on helping the nation solve issues from energy concerns to unemployment.
Newt Gingrich is clearly dedicated to the United States of America. He has the experience and intelligence to reform American government and champion conservative principles.
The only objection most can find to Gingrich are the mistakes he has made in his personal life. However, the personal lives of politicians often are separate from their leadership capabilities.
’ A classic joke ‘illustrates this fact quite well:
....You must choose between two candidates for president. One candidate smokes heavily, drinks heavily, admits to using drugs in college, and is very overweight. The second candidate doesn’t smoke, only drinks the occasional beer, is physically fit, and is a decorated war hero. Which do you choose?
The punch line?
The first candidate is Winston Churchill.
The second is Adolf Hitler.
http://www.hillsdalecollegian.com/opinions/newt-gingrich-for-president-1.2635733