Respectfully, I don’t buy your idea of a single “they” as in “why did they” bring these charges, etc. In fact, while one was rather obviously a David Axelrod plant, I am not sure there necessarily was a “they” at all.
Second, while I respect that you had the courage to say that at least some in the Obama camp do in fact fear Romney the most, many around here will probably flame you for that. I won’t. I think some Dems fear Mitt, some fear Newt, some fear Cain (or did) - and all for different reasons. I am sure there is no consensus among Dems who the toughest opponent would be.
I do think you are dismissive of Newt’s chances in a general however, another part of your analysis I must respectfully “sell” and not buy.
Newt kicked their ass in ‘94, some are old enough to remember. He’s “not dead yet”, much to their consternation.