I'm leaning that way myself. My perfect choices for President chose not to run this year, so I have to pick from what's left. When I stack Newt Gingrich up against the rest of them, he comes out on top in terms of brains and the ability to be effective. I might like Bachman's consistent conservatism better, but she'd never get her program passed. Herman Cain would get rolled by Congress. Perry can't string two sentences together without shooting himself in the foot. Romney's the biggest RINO on the game preserve. Santorum rubs everybody the wrong way. Don't get me started about Ron Paul. So, where else is there to go realistically? It's Newt the G.
Argus, I totally understand your thought processes and I think the the same way. Right now Newt is debating Herman Cain and reminds us that his House balanced the budget 4 consecutive years. It seemed impossible, but he got it done.
I agree with everything in your post- My perfect choice was John Bolton, however, Newt's the best choice running, in my opinion.