[nathanbedford]

Of course I am not happy with those policy positions of Gingrich's. But I am very happy with his record of balancing four budgets, reforming welfare, shutting down the government, going toe to toe with Bill Clinton, fashioning the Gingrich "revolution."

So I think you have to balance the good with the bad on the whole record and come up with a mixed judgment. As to Obamacare, I think he is articulated a position for repeal which is unshakable. Furthermore, when we judge Gingrich or any other candidate on these issues, we must not do so in a vacuum but by way of comparison against other candidates. In my judgment there is only one alternative now to Gingrich and that is Romney. Whose position on healthcare do you dislike the least?

In balancing these three tests we must not do so in a vacuum but relative to the other candidates. It is admittedly a subjective process involving imperfect options but it is what we got.

[DB]

‘But I am very happy with his record of balancing four budgets, reforming welfare, shutting down the government, going toe to toe with Bill Clinton, fashioning the Gingrich “revolution.”’

I have to say, that is the best argument that has been made for Gingrich. And as you say, what else is there to choose from. Frankly I’ve been hoping for a miracle, as in someone jumping in that will fight for core conservative principles and be able to articulate it in a manner that makes people excited and hopeful for the future. But that really would be a miracle at this point...

[Kit cat]

You must also realize that by shutting down the government and the
media frenzy it lost us the house and Newt was destroyed in the press!!!
I can hear it all now if he ends up with the nomination, he shut down
The government everyone’s goodies are in danger!!!! There are just
far to many sheeple on the government programs getting them off is going to take a long time. Unfortunately Newt is doomed when the press gets
a hold of him!!!!!!