[CutePuppy]

I saw Newt defend himself very well regarding this during townhall on C-SPAN against one very smug liberal student, and I was very impressed - Newt was straight, forceful with facts and put that student so much on the defensive that he hurried away.

Maybe this can help explain why his "baggage" is not as serious as it's made out to be (not that it wouldn't be made an issue, but any Republican will have "issues", real or made up) :

http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/1776611/replies?c=54

[slapshot]

watching cuomo This guy is unreal

1. I am upper middle class and doing quite well

2. his review of economy: I guess your redistribution and taxes worked real effectively in NY during your reign?

3. mentions turncoats Phillips and Dean

4 I hate to be around when he meets St. Peter. since his lame defense of homosexuality and abortion as a RC (TM i.e. the largest most successful multinational corporation.ever.) is very creative.