Newt puts them on defense, and this is exactly what needs to happen. You can’t let people just wail away at you without firing back. Even if 95 punches out of 100 the left throws don’t land, the 5 that do have an effect. It’s important to keep them on their heels covering up and defending. They can’t throw punches when they are trying to avoid. them.
Newt’s level of discourse is a level superior to either of his opponents. I wish people would see that.