[nopardons]

Rudy has done EVERYTHING; except make a FORMAL announcement; which is coming soon.

OTOH, not only has Newt done NOTHING ( no lining up of big money, political backing, forming teams ) he has been in PRIVATE talks with Rudy and Rudy's team.

If Newt DOES eventually enter the GOP presidential primary, he's not nearly as intelligent as people claim he is. He has a 64% negative rating and more than a 50% negative rating amongst GOP voters. HE CAN NOT WIN THE PRIMARY!

[duckln]

I'm not going to hammer your boy Rudy, or Mitt at this point. Our potential runners are all viable.

Gingrich is getting a lot of exposer, getting positive reviews from ALL quarters, speaks brilliantly, and surprising most with his common sense. There are hurdles even with me, but I don't count him out.

Newt has done every thing, except make a formal announcement, which is coming after labor day.

:^)

[SJackson]

If Newt DOES eventually enter the GOP presidential primary, he's not nearly as intelligent as people claim he is. He has a 64% negative rating and more than a 50% negative rating amongst GOP voters. HE CAN NOT WIN THE PRIMARY!

While I disagree, if Rudy wins, Newt's presence enhances that victory. There really isn't another viable conservative in the race, the onus is on Hunter to disprove that, and Thorin is absolutely right, Newt is running.