"Someone decided"...? That is pure crazy talk.
Jim Robinson did a poll himself on FR and found most people were supporting Gingrich.
Watch this video posted on YouTube Jun 3, 2010 of Newt talking conservative ideals in the belly of the beast (Detroit). This is his record.
Gingrich to Michigan: Change or Die
That's just one video, there are plenty of speeches and interviews where Gingrich talks about conservative ideas. Sarah Palin had many good things to say about Gingrich while he was running for President and Todd Palin endorsed him.
The only ones being gamed are those buying the MSM narrative about Gingrich.
You have Gingrich all figured out to be the Evil One while he games the rest of us. That's not only arrogant but loopy.
Listen to the fine points Gingrich makes in this interview with Hannity... what an Evil bastard right? (cue Twilight Zone music)
Newt’s record from 1999 to 2010 speaks for itself. Remain willfully blind if you choose.
And that translated into exactly how many primary victories?