Thanks for posting, and all the comments here just validate what I know in my mind and in my heart - that the people - including many here on FR - are way ahead of the pundit class and certainly the establishment class.
Newt won by tapping into the passion, and that passion is the hatred and justified fear of what liberalism is doing to this country and a burning desire to call them out on it. Only Newt does that.
Here’s hoping he will get it, and ignore Mitt and Ricky other than to continue to contrast how he will fight and they simply cannot.
It’s the passion and his willingness to take it to the MSM, GOP establishment and Obama that brought me to his corner. And SC simply proves I’m not alone. I especially liked his victory speech last night. His calling out of Saul Alinsky tactics, his generous comments on the other candidates, his talking with his supporters instead of making platitudes, and his taking it to Obama. Very well done. He acted presidential. And if I can see that, so can others.
That's what I'm praying for. Whether by design, or by providential accident, Newt has picked up the pennant of Tea Party conservatives. He's carrying our banner into battle, wearing our colors, and articulating our passion our resolve, and, yes, our anger.
I pray that Newt is aware that he's being handed lightning in a bottle. That he will be humbled, inspired, and emboldened by his awareness of that fact. I pray that he will prove a worthy gladiator, wielding our gathered power with wisdom and conviction. If he does all these things, then I pray that he will never forget who brought him to the dance.
Go, Newt!
Newt realizes at this point in time being tough and assertive is necessary to correct the years of injustice brought on by liberals. America desparately needs someone who has a spine!
Excellent article.