Posted on 11/04/2011 9:21:26 AM PDT by St. Louis Conservative
MYRTLE BEACH, S.C.--Dont tell Newt Gingrich, but hes not running against a general-election campaign against President Obama just yet.
The former House speaker campaigns for president with the air of someone with a real shot at the Republican nomination, steadfastly declining to take shots at his GOP rivals on the stump, lobbing criticism at the White House, and describing for audiences what his first presidential press conference would be like.
Until recently, it all would have been written off in political circles as the work of an overly active imagination of a famously self-confident politician. But lately, Gingrich has reason to have a little more swagger in his step. His campaign, once stuck at the back of the pack, is experiencing a revival thanks to some sharp debate performances, an uptick in his once anemic fundraising, and the inability of rivals to go the distance.
With businessman Herman Cains meteoric rise faltering by an unfolding sexual-harassment scandal, Gingrich is getting a second look from social conservatives and tea party supporters who long to get behind anyone but former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney, the top-tier candidate who continues to disappoint them on the ideological purity test.
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Keep dreaming. Posting this same story everyday will not magically change your dreams about Newt into reality
GO NEWT
Newt's the smartest guy on the stage wheenever he's on stage regardless of with whom he's sharing the stage. I'm paying close attention...he's quickly replacing Herman Cain as my number 2 choice. I just hope he can stay on course.
anybody who defeats Romney anywhere (or damages him in New Hampshire), I am all for it.
I do not trust Newt Gingrich and I never will. He is a loose canon.
I would pay good money to see Newt debate Obama.
I am a CAIN guy with Newt #2. I personally would like to see Newt Rise to make Cain a better candidate. I wish I could be at the debate tomorrow...
If you thought Herman Cain was thrashed in the Media, wait until they get ahold of Newt’s scandals from the ‘90s (which are genuine with evidence to back them up). And the flip flopping will also be a major problem. While I like Newt, and will have no problem supporting him in the general if he gets nominated, these issues are too much.
Mr Global Warming Scozzafava can bite me. Too much Potomac water in that clown.
We know he’s a snake and will do what snakes do.
Its not a matter of if, its a matter of when.
Got to admit Newt is probably the sharpest candidate we have. I am keeping an open mind about Newt. He has handled the Cain smear job by the msm quite well.
Newt sold us out already. What makes people think he won’t do it again? He will.
Among this weak group of candidates Newt may the shining light at the end of the tunnel. He has the smarts and the experience.
I’m with you!
Among this weak group of candidates Newt may the shining light at the end of the tunnel. He has the smarts and the experience.
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