On the face, this seems like a typical NR slam on Newt, but I really get the impression that the National Review is tired of carrying Milts water for him anymore. Half the piece is dedicated to pointing out what a disappointment he is to them. NR may see the writing on the wall that Milt isn’t going to make it through some important primary states alive, like MI and possibly OH. Is this them hedging their bets?
I cancelled my subscription in 2008, when they endorsed Romney, maybe others have abandoned them.
I’m reading it like you are.. and a lot of other pieces too.
Of course it is. This helps rick, thus romney. The GOP E hates Newt. Newt IS the conservative in this race.
I agree with you. As I read the piece, all I could think was “Heyyyy.... you twerps don’t seem all that impressed with Mittens any more.... what happened?”
Dunno if they’re hedging their bets or trying to extricate themselves from the corner into which they stupidly and prematurely painted themselves.
I’ve also noted their coverage of the recent HHS policy on contraception. Since NR is populated with a surfeit of Catholics, it has been amusing to watch how they’ve covered this.
The chickens.... are coming home.... to roost.