I remember that. I was a Newt fan back then as well. If I remember correctly, Newt was leading in the polls and trying to play it safe during the debate — to run out the clock. And, I think this was the first time we saw Romney really get vicious. Newt wasn’t expecting it and it hurt him badly. That, along with the bloody Thursday crap that Drudge pulled, effectively shut down the Gingrich campaign. I still haven’t forgiven Drudge for that one.
I forget the details of bloody Thursday. I remember Drudge did something against Newt, but I forget what it was.