[wagglebee]

The book is to be a blueprint for "Phase Four" of the conservative revolution. The first phase, he said, was Ronald Reagan's "defining" conservatism. The second phase was the original Contract with America a decade ago and the election triumph that "created the majority." The third phase is the George W. Bush presidency, which has "deepened and reaffirmed the majority." The fourth phase of the revolution is to build up the Republican majority.

I personally think that Newt is lousy in a leadership position, but does an incredible job getting the Republican base fired up.

[Texas Eagle]

That's what I'm talkin bout.

[capebuffalo]

I think Newt and Cosby are on the same page about the the younger generation, particularly the minorities. They're the future of the country.

I watched Newt's GOPAC speech. He is calling it like it is.

I suggested they team up and get to work. It's the right time.

It would erode some of the, taken for granted base, that the Dem's drag out every 4 years.

[dk/coro]

Newt Gingrich is an opportunistic fraud. He squandered his leadership role in the past; displays irrational judgment under pressure; and is totally unfit to lead ANY sanctioned movement is direct support of the GOP.

And, I have just started on this subject !!

[traviskicks]

"I personally think that Newt is lousy in a leadership position"
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Do you mean politically? I think he would be great policy wise. I thought his 1994 sweep and subsequent changes was a monumental achievement. I have a lot of admiration for him. The only time I haven't thought highly of him was one time when he appeared on the 'tavis smiley show' and started agreeing with Tavis's criticism of Republicans and talking like a democrat.

I read his first book and will buy this one too. I think he is a great American.

[bigeasy_70118]

Newt is a visionary and much better as a Wizard of Oz type figure. He should never have been at the forefront of our movement.

[Cicero]

I'm certainly prepared to have a look at it. Newt was too shrill and negative to be a successful candidate for the presidency, but he certainly fired up the base, brought in the revolution, and prepared the way for the Bush presidency. It cost clinton almost $100 million in PR propaganda to demonize him, and in the end Newt helped out with some unfortunate compromises and behavior lapses.

But who knows, maybe he's back on track again. He deserves a listen.

[imintrouble]

I enjoy Speaker Gingrich every time I see him appear to give his opinion on a subject usually to do with politics.

His ability to think in easily understood terms must come from his work teaching students, because he never bores, nor does he pontificate, but tells it like it is and when he is done, there is little to argue with.

I don't know how he was as an active politician, but I would say he has find his "home" as an author and communicator, and an expert in many things political when he passes his information along to the general public in that easy rhythm he adopts.

He is an easy "listen" and I look forward to reading his new advice to the government members.

[Willie Green]

It's sad to see Newt grovel like this.
Everybody knows that the "third phase" was a complete denunciation of the conservative principles espoused in the much lauded "second phase".

[orangelobster]

oh boy. I hope the republicans keep Newt's hands off the levers of power. I think the early '90's movement of the republicans happened at a grassroots level and swept upwards. Newt rode the wave and took too much credit for himself. He is an opportunist.

[Larry381]

This news has exciting possibilities of driving some of these lib fruitloops out of mourning and into the final stage of denial where they contemplate either suicide or a mass exodus to Canada & France. Wish I was a travel agent-business should be booming in the next few months.

Enjoy your Thankgiving liberals!

[kellynla]

Abolish the federal income tax!

[nmh]

Can't wait to get the book.

Newt is good.

[Drango]

I love Newt with every fiber in my body...that said... I want to see more of the contract fulfilled. At least try balancing the budget. Please? And while I hate Rats with equal vigor, running the House like they did, makes Pubs look like them.

[jimfrommaine]

The President is doing a pretty good job with his 'contract'. Tax and social security reform, faith based initiatives. Unfortunately he let Ted Kennedy write the education bill.
I think one of the ways to 'build up' our majority is for the President to make his Opportunity Zones more prominent. I would love to see more African-Americans join the party. Jim

[MNnice]

What's that saying about pioneers being the ones with all the arrows in their backs?

I was a moderate republican until I heard Newt speak in 1994 about the conservative revolution. His speeches really inspired me and I've been a foot soldier ever since.

[Fiddlstix]

BTTT

[BibChr]

IIRC, Gingrich didn't honor his "contract" with his second wife.

Has he done anything about that, as far as you know? Or are we supposed to do like Clinton's enablers did? "It's his personal life, character doesn't count, he did good work for us"?

Dan

[montag813]

I want Newt back in government where he belongs.

[RockinRight]

I agree. Newt's a good man, and he can do a lot for us in the position he is in now.

[Fatalis]

Will there be a clause against adultery with the office help?