I don't think Newt is stupid. On the contrary, he's a smart guy with a keen sense of history and he certainly thinks he's the smartest guy in the room. He also thinks the average American is an idiot and doesn't see his waffling. To some extent that is true, but more and more people are realizing what a pitiful collection of politicians exist today. Too smart by half, Newt....sounding more and more like Dick Morris with every passing day.....
and what you describe is what make gingrich a moron. stupid is as stupid does.