I wouldn’t put too much into this. Well know what we stand to lose if Romney gets the nomination. Nothing. I like Newt, one of my personal choices, but I’m concerned. His working knowledge of our political landscape is second to none, but his biggest drawback is that he lacks mass appeal. Obama is a perfect example of how appeal can trump substance; radical as hell, zero experience, but he connected with voters. Newt could win the nomination - I’d support him 100% - but I have doubts he will strike a chord with voters outside of the GOP base. Fair or not, the MSM will stereotype him as the old, boring, elitist Republican & it’s only a matter of time before they air his dirty laundry. Reagan was equally intelligent, but his passion & charisma - his innate ability to relate to the common man - is why he captured independents and “Reagan Democrats.” People want to be inspired, not talked down to. If it wasn’t for the media’s attacks on Cain, who led nationally (still does) & Iowa by double digits, would Newt even be in contention as the choice of his own party? Cain has the greatest appeal of any GOP candidate to reach across party lines and the left knows this. They will do all they can to destroy him. The only question is...why do we conservatives help them fulfill their agenda? Only we can elect our nominee!
As for his previous problems, they are known. He doesn't have the albatross of a depression on his hands, Obama does.