[phillyfanatic]

I do think Pubs ought to look again at Newt before just caving into the DC establ. Newt’s new Contract might generate enough thought by Indies et al that they too would consider him. He is not only brilliant but a real American patriot.

[Sacajaweau]

I love Newt. He knows history and he can foresee the possibilities...It's called wisdom...similar to Cheney.

Newt''s the Merlin of the Republican Party.

He certainly would warrant a prestigious cabinet position at the very least.

[definitelynotaliberal]

I had also thought he was brilliant. Then, following some great articles on energy and particularly geothermal energy, he sat on a couch with Pelosi and pontificated about the anthropogenic vector of global warming. Then, he supported Dede Scozzafava in NY’s 23rd district. Later yet, he said that he had been wrong and had known nothing of Scozzafava at the time of his endorsement of her. That he could say that leads me to believe that he could say anything. This is not at odds with this ability to foresee things or his deep knowledge about lots of arguments, but to me, it’s a deal-breaker.

[geege]

I know Newt’s got baggage but I still like him....