I too would love to see Newt “shred” Obama, but that won’t get him the nomination.
I have donated to Newt. I like Newt. I just don’t think Newt can win the nomination let alone the Presidency.
Newt has one fatal flaw: he is an intellectual and intellectuals are simply not very inspiring or likable.
I don’t get the “Newt is a RINO” talk. He is not a RINO, he led the Republicans back to the majority in the House after 40+ years. He is a DC insider and a serial adulterer, and that will hurt him with some segments of the population, but his “likability” factor is what will hurt him with most.
So while I am all in if Newt gets the nod, I will be shocked if he pulls out the upset in Iowa, New Hampshire or South Carolina.
I've actually begun to think that the Dems may have even settled in to wanting Newt as the nominee.
Some may say then why are they going to run Newt through the wringer? Answer: They know many conservatives already feel they have no other choice, so roughing up Newt may lead to their dream scenario (a third party) and will certainly depress turn-out and GOP voter intensity.
In the meantime, Newt is the ONLY candidate who would never in a million years peel off any votes from the Democrats:
I agree with you that he still must be considered a long shot for the nomination.
I think if he wins the nomination, he wins the presidency.
But the nomination is going to be a very tough road for him, you’re right.
He’s got history on his side, though, in my opinion, in the sense that everyone is looking for something truly different and this might be the year for a conservative intellectual.
I also agree with you that he’s not particularly likeable. I “like” Cain more. I even liked Bush more, back before I started actively disliking him.
There’s no warm and fuzzy with Gingrich, that’s for sure.
But, like Churchill, he’s the man for our time. History is ripe for him.