[jla]

Palin’s opinion is neither desired nor given any credence.

[Mmogamer]

I agree but his baggage is just too great,

[Bigtigermike]

She also said that she doesn’t think Newt will get the nomination.....so she’s not endorsing him but acknoweldging that he does well in the debates

[annieokie]

Amen to that Sarah.

[SkyDancer]

[muleskinner]

??? Mitt got Newt to agree that Romneycare was based on an idea from Newt and the Heritage Foundation. Newt at first denied it, then agreed Mitt was right.

Newt got dunked.

[AmericanInTokyo]

I would say that in all objectivity, yes, Gingrich won that on strict, traditional debating points, and my man, Herman Cain, came in a strong second. However, Sarah Gov. Palin is now a private citizen and her opinion should neither be giving preeminent consideration nor be ignored.

I mean, think about it. This could be endless. We could have Megan McCain getting on here saying who she thought won. Who Duncan Hunter thought won? Who Dick Cheney thought won? Who Don Rumsfeld thought won? Who Ron Reagan, Jr. thought won? It could go on and on and on and on.

Sheesh, I've got a novel idea.....let's let the American People speak in the GOP PRIMARIES (like we used to do, with "Race to the nomination delegate counts" on the screen each week on national TV) and not have the thing decided in advance by an avalanche of talking heads in an out of control, superficial, ADD-driven news cycle that last about 6 hours max.

[Paradox]

Compared to everybody else, Newt is a genius. Would I support him? In a heartbeat, will he get the nomination? Probably not. Do I have a horse in this race? Yes, the Republican.

[FrdmLvr]

Gingrich will ALWAYS win the debate, hands down. He’s brilliant. The problem is, he does not always act on the conservative principles he espouses. He is too willing to reach across the isle for political expediency.

[frposty]

“Palin’s opinion is neither desired nor given any credence”

I desire Palin’s opinions and give them credence. She’s more than another media personality and she’s free to speak her mind. She’s gotten herself into a position of enormous power. However, to hold onto that power she must give us analyses that are insightful and helpful.

[lonestar]

How would I love to see Newt debate Barry? ...Let me count the ways!

[Sola Veritas]

I hope nobody is jumping to the false assumption that Palin was endorsing Newt by what she said. I would paraphrase her as simply saying, “Newt was the only adult acting person in the debate.” It was more of an admonishment of the other candidates than it was a praising of Newt.

[BruceS]

If all I knew about Gingrich is what I have seen in the debates, I would not only vote for him, but I would volunteer for his campaign and give him money.

However, I have watched the undisciplined, sometimes conservative, sometimes sitting on Pelosi's couch Gingrich for too many years.

IF he were to win the nomination, I would support him over President Obama with enthusiasm. But I don't think that issue will arise.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

If I have to hold my nose and vote for one of those monkeys on that stage last night, Gingrich is the closest to somebody who knows what he's doing.

I've been over Newt for a long time, but I'm beginning to think he's the guy for the job.

Otherwise we're getting Myth.

[Verginius Rufus]

Frank Luntz's focus group reacted very positively to Newt Gingrich's performance in the last debate. They didn't like Perry's performance at all.

I don't know why we bother with primaries and caucuses--just have Frank Luntz's groups select the candidates. It would save a lot of money.