I disagree with you. IMO, the independents and a lot of conservative vote went with Obama in the last election because we were bamboozled with the charismatic first black president who spoke of transparency, working both sides of the aisle, and the hope and change mantra. Fool me once, shame on you......you know the rest.
What's Newt's primary slogan going to be: "vote for me, I'm not that other guy you don't like". This is a chance for real conservative to win so let's get one.
Incidentally I don't agree with you, after a daily barrage of Newt's past, which is not the least bit pretty independents and the majority of women will be so turned off to Newt they will hold their nose for the evil they already have, and that's Obama.