[RockinRight]

Ya know, your tagline got me thinking. If Newt is indeed the nominee, I think his chance of beating Obama is far better than conventional wisdom. Even my wife is skeptical, but if he pulls it off, it will be very much like Nixon in ‘68 (although I maintain that all elections are very different and never bear more than a passing resemblance to any previous one). Nobody “liked” Nixon per se, but when they looked at him, realized that he might be just the rotten guy for the rotten times we live in to get things done.

Let’s just hope there isn’t a Watergate in Newt’s future if it happens!

[Right Brother]

If Newt is indeed the nominee, I think his chance of beating Obama is far better than conventional wisdom

The debates will be significant. Newt will not let either the moderator or Barry off the hook. Obama will look like the unqualified asshat that he is.

[Grunthor]

Nobody “liked” Nixon per se, but when they looked at him, realized that he might be just the rotten guy for the rotten times we live in to get things done.

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I’ve said it here numerous times. I don’t like Newt. Newt is not trustworthy and will backstab us given the opportunity. However, there are times a people find themselves in such dire straights with so many problems that only a real bastard can pull their fat out of the fire. I submit to you that Newt Gingrich is that bastard.

[Old Teufel Hunden]

"he might be just the rotten guy for the rotten times we live in to get things done."

Newt may be a rotten guy, but he's our rotten guy!! Newt you magnificent bastard!!

You know, I have some disagreements with Newt on policy issues. However, I do want to say something about his personal life. People keep pounding away at the fact that he's been married three times and cheated on past wives. At least he's admitted it, apoligized for it and said he was wrong. Yet, many on our side want to toss him over the side for it. Compare it to Clinton. The left defended him endlessley. He's probably cheating on his wife as I post this. He never admits it and has never apologized. We have a lot of our coalition made up of religious conservatives. Aren't we supposed to be a forgiving people? Newt has said he's sorry. Shouldn't we accept his apology and move on and defend and support him from the social aspect of it?

[Darth Reardon]

The American people know we are in serious trouble, and they’ll look to the smartest guy in the room. In most years, I don’t think Newt has a chance. He’s kinda old, kinda fat, and says the hard things people don’t want to hear. But at this time, I think the people know we need the adults in charge.

I wish it was Cain, however.

[CowboyJay]

Not to pick nits, but we’re still trying to clean up the mess Nixon left behind with the EPA and debasing the dollar. The country can’t afford another Nixon any more than we can another 4 years of Obama.

[af_vet_rr]

Ya know, your tagline got me thinking. If Newt is indeed the nominee, I think his chance of beating Obama is far better than conventional wisdom.

I'm one of those skeptics who was still shocked by Gingrich leading the Republicans to victory in Congress in 1994 like he did. Not necessarily my favorite candidate, but I see now why so many FReepers say we need a guy who is as battle-tested in taking on the Democrats at a national level and leading Republicans to victory as Gingrich is.

I have no problem getting behind Gingrich. He's making Willard sweat in Willard's "safe" states, there is no baggage that has not already been unearthed by the Democrats in years past, and I get a sense in the debates that he is spoiling for a fight with Obama and the Democrats while most of the other candidates are just going through the motions or looking for quick little soundbites that play well on Youtubes and that were rehearsed hours in advance of the debates.

[kenavi]

One part Nixon, one part Clinton, one part Reagan...

[no dems]

Let’s just hope there isn’t a Watergate in Newt’s future if it happens!
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