The repetition of a single idea is called a meme. Alinsky methods gives instructions on how to use false memes to your benefit. Newt is well aware of the Alinsky method. He has a plan to turn in back on Mitt.
(Remember his mention of Alinsky last week, this week he openly told Mitt he knew what he was up to and it wouldn’t work.....The Kaboom is coming!)
Iowa is a small state of moderate, gullible farmers, who still get their opinions and political affiliations through the MSM. The same tactics that both Romney and Paul used to destroy Newt won't work anywhere else. In fact, most modern Conservative deeply resent hate campaigns and backstabbing, dishonest, candidates like Romney and Paul. Santorum is also not well liked for much of the same.