>> No, I do not remember that. Sadly, I was not involved enough back then. >>
Might I suggest it would inform your opinions to learn about it. I do not know how old you are, but there have been three elections in the past 30 years that have been pure victories for conservatism over liberalism: They are:
Reagan’s 1980 win over Carter. (and maybe his re elect in 84)
1994 Congressional Midterm
2010 Congressional Midterm
Thus, the Reagan Revolution, the Contract with America and the Tea Party share something very special. They represent the best electoral moments in modern history. Thus it only makes sense that Newt would get a lot of Tea Party support. And it only makes sense that Newt was a key and early supporter of Reaganomics.
This all ties together. Learn it, love it, live it!!
I’m 50, and yes I know about those events, just didn’t associate Newt with the Tea Party.