As a former Speaker of the House during historic change, Gingrich has a gravitas and national recognition that puts him above the other candidates. He also has high negatives and he has to appear very stable to chase away people’s doubts. Luckily for him, that usually is highlighted in the debates, where he can shine.
I completely agree.
I would not be surprised if 0bama refused to debate Gingrich.
We should remember that some of our younger members may not have been around or paying attention when that was going on, and think he’s just bragging or trying to take credit like Gore for the internet but... Newt Gingrich was the FACE of the Contract For America movement. It was HIS BABY and with it, the Republicans SWEPT the House of Representatives, and if I’m not mistaken, maintained control for 12 years, until 2006.
I’ve thought G was a terribly effective politician, a special one. I thought Clinton vs. Gingrich in 1996 would have been the fight of the century, but it didn’t happen. So, I’m surprised to see him there now, but early on, before he announced, I had a feeling that if he got in there he would have a plan to get the nom and that he would be very difficult to beat.
Right !
And BTW he should work and improve his look and firstable his wife’s look with her fake blond hairs