I have been impressed with what Newt has said he would do if elected. When he was Speaker, his first 100 days and the “Contract with America” was great. Problem is, IMHO, it all went down hill from there. He had Republican majorities but let the Democrats walk all over him. They called the shots, not Newt. Did he learn his lesson? Would he roll over for the liberals once in the White House? I don’t know.
We need someone who will be just as brutal and persistant for the conservative agenda (read -Tea Party) as these Marxist are who control our country now.
As many have already said, we will not find the perfect conservative to run. Everyone will have their faults and weaknesses. For me, the question is “Will they overturn the Obama/Marxist/socialist/communist agenda that has been put into effect and return us to Constutional government?”
And that definitely isn't Romney!
We need a very, very tough person right now. I don't see that many tough personalities running. We need someone who'll stand up to the democrats and shut them down. I can see where Newt could do that - IF he chose to. There lies the question. Can we trust him to do what We the People want him to do?
If he came right out with a contract against creeping Marxism, I'd be right there for him.
On further reflection, I don't think we can take a chance. Our republic is on the eve of distruction. We either get it right in 2012, or we are doomed.
Reminds me of another time when it seemed like our country was falling apart (1965-1967)