Newt climbed to the top, he did not float.
Romney has been sliding down - he has not floated to the top.
This year’s would-be-Reagans (a la “Fred Thompson”) have been given a chance, but they have not lived up to expectations. Reagan did leave big shoes to fill.
Newt did not sparkle and shine and did not come in a fancy irresistable box. But in the end he has stood out as the one who is capable of defeating Obama, selling conservative ideas, and leading the nation on day one.
The rhinestones have lost their luster.
The gemstone has proven to be valuable despite its imperfections.
As happens from time to time, you intercepted an aimed dart - I was telling my target continuing the Perry bashing made no sense since he (and many other Perry bashers)can't stand the thought of Mitt or Newt. They have gone over the brink and have nobody left to support unless they believe their dreams and a super-conservative is on the horizon, riding hard, his horses flanks wet and breath hard as his hooves beat the tattoo of perfect conservative freedom - both horse and rider glowing with an aura of freedom and neither will falter.
While I will look and hope for better, I'll vote for Newt without compunction.