Either Newt is toast as of tonight or he has widened the debate.
Once you overlook any one crime, no matter how inconsequential, then you open floodgates to encourage other criminals.
I have observed Newt in action since Clinton era, and this dude is no core conservative by a long shot. But he is better than Barack Hussein. But then that is not saying much, is it?
Newt may be a draw, with Newt Gingrich. He may lose among the deporter crowd, but gain with those who like his thoughtful treatment of the immigration issue. There is simply no broad buzz out there that mass deportation is the solution for illegal workers, among moderates and Independents. These likely voters are for a thoughful strategy that includes border security and deporting criminal illegals, from what I read. Maybe that’s changed but I haven’t heard about it.