1st balanced budget in decades.
First actual reduction in Welfare program since it's inception.
Largest capital gains tax reduction in history.
Passage of the Congressional Accountability Act which forced Congress to abide by the same laws that they had imposed on businesses.
If that's the direction Newt continues to roll, then yes I'll take that over putting a inexperienced tyro into the office--especially one who has no understanding of foreign policy and no world vision.
Right now, we see Russia on the verge of returning to the same policies of the Soviet Union. They are doing so because they perceive the weakness of the Obama Administration. We need someone in office who actually understands the dynamics of international relations and is prepared on day one to counteract any moves by nations like Russia. We don't have time for Herman Cain to "come up to speed." The Presidency is the last job on Earth in which we need someone who requires OJT.
And since then, what has Newt done? Feasted at the corrupt Beltway trough. Stood with Democrats to propose new federal agendas. The list goes on and on.
Recent history is full of the fallen - those who sold out conservative values because they became consumed with the temptations of money and power once they became one with the Beltway.
IMO whatever core conservative principles that Newt might have had long ago corroded away. He has simply learned the Beltway art of telling us part of what we want to hear to get the vote in the primary while leaving open his run to the middle in the general. And, once elected, he will do precious little to change the system that he has become an integral part of.