They were horrified when Reagan was elected. I can't imagine the shrieks they'd make if Newt even got close to the White House.
An excellent example of it is "Greetings from the Lincoln Bedroom" by Arianna Huffington
When I listened to it on tape, it was the first clue I had that she was a certifiable leftist moonbat.
She stuck the knife in deep against Newt...comparing him unfavorably to Clinton. Being married to her, I can understand why her husband chose to become a homo instead.