Perhaps you need to find more intelligent, patriotic friends.
Besides that, the problem with women and Newt isn't his looks, as you said, nor is it that Rick is a looker (he's not). It's Newt's repeated infidelity. Even though he's repented from it, it belies a character flaw, and for many people, that's a deal breaker for the standard bearer of the party that stands for values.
btw, that includes my 30 year old son who doesn't care what a candidate looks like.
Good for your 30 year old son and good for you. But you just proved my point. Do you not realize that we are talking about human beings and men in particular. So Saint Rick has never made any mistakes that speak to his character. Give me a break. We all sin and seek forgiveness, including Rick Santorum. Character is built over a lifetime. Jesus had his strongest words to the self-righteous. Seems he thought it the one of the worse sins. Just saying. We are looking for someone with courage and the ability to move the country forward. Like I said I will vote for Rick if he gets for enough. But he will not win. You may not like that, but for what it is worth, get back with me after the election.