Good for Newt! I am always surprised when state so similar and even sharing a border turn out differently (reference Tennessee).
The DEEP south vs the south, is part of the difference.
In TN you had James Dobson advertising 24/7 for Santorum, and he’s IN Tennessee.
Newt’s past will be more held against him there, than in his brother deep south states.
IF Newt were the nominee against Obama, he would win TN big.
Give them a choice, and they feel better about themselves and their standards if they pick “the other guy” in the primary.
I know the state...have close family there.
As for myself, I’m looking for a PRESIDENT!