[Cobra64]

I've always liked Newt. He's a common sense Conservative Economist. To me those two ingrediants are key to sound national and international policies.

I guess, it's my slant, being a business man, super pro-military ultra-conservative Economics / Business major kinds guy.

[JohnnyZ]

I've always liked Newt. He's a common sense Conservative Economist.

If you want an unpopular conservative economist, it's hard to beat Phil Gramm.

[ThirstyMan]

I've always liked Newt. He's a common sense Conservative Economist. To me those two ingrediants are key to sound national and international policies.

I am reading his book now, _Winning the Future_. The guy is a genius and his platform is a real winner. But from the posts here it is clear that as conservatives he has left a bad taste in our mouths (not to mention being demonized, tarred and feathered by the Dems).

Newt left office after placing a huge "Kick Me" sign on his back and I'm not sure that'll ever come off.