Well, Allen did make a "not ready for prime time" impression.
'Bottom line: It looks like Newts decision to stay out the race until November of 07 could throw the race into some turmoil, with all the major campaigns calculating what happens if Newt gets in. Hes clearly trying to play kingmaker and anoint the preferred conservative if he doesnt run, and numbers like this suggest he could pull it off.'
Well, Allen did make a "not ready for prime time" impression.
I think that's exactly it. He isn't ready for the Big Show.