I respectfully disagree. Newt would have been savaged - and been way behind at some point - but if he stayed on message would have rallied. Winston Churchill was more discredited in England shortly before he replaced Chamberlain. Desparate times....
But more to the point: it was Newts message that needed to carry the day - regardless of who the nominee was. Had Romney carried any kind of similar message, he would have won in a rout. But he’s not nearly as smart or as fearless as Newt.
I say this having been a full throated Newt supporter during the primaries. I've quietly changed my mind, and now believe he would have been a disastrous candidate.
I enjoy your articles and insights, and like you, will respectfully disagree.
I don’t disagree with your article btw.