The media won't overlook Newt's baggage, when it comes to being president. Once he announces, Saturday Night Live will go on a crusade to mock him every week. Kids who never heard of him will learn about him from SNL and Bill Mahr.
It will be the same for anyone that announces, over and over again. Every one has baggage. Huck is a minister, Romney is a Mormon, Palin is a cheerleader (nothing more), etc.
Conservatives must get behind someone, Newt will take it to Obama in a smart way. Besides, I don’t think baggage will be any big deal this time around - people want out of this mess and Newt has what it takes to do just that.
Unfortunately, conservatives even here can’t agree on any one candidate. It’s sad.