I second your respectful disagreement on Newt.
I’ve followed him for almost two decades and although I agree he is a smooth talker, his flip flopping, unholy alliances, and personal shortcomings are way more baggage than anyone should carry into a presidential campaign.
I will not vote for him in the primary (not that it matters all that much anyhow because my state is late) and I would have a very difficult time voting for him for president.
If it comes down to Newt vs. Great Leader I will vote for Newt more easily than I voted for McCain in 2008.