I hear you. His is one of the brighest minds in politics.
In politics, 10 years is not that long ago. Newt cheated on two wives. His two timing with the last wife, did him in. As much as I admire Newt, he just doesn't have the visual package. Now a days, being smart isn't enough. You have to also be attractive. Sorry to say it, Newt isn't.
Sorry to say that I agree with you, which makes me wonder how 2 wives and at least 2 non-wives thought otherwise. It could be explained by the fact that many women are simply attracted to powerful men. Same for "celebrity" criminals..........i.e. Scott Peterson receives 100s of marriage proposals per week; ditto Menendez brothers, one of whom married one of the "love letter" groupies........and so it goes.
But for being a telegenic presidential candidate with winning face and body language, ole Newt doesn't cut it. I have to agree with you on that. It's a shame that he doesn't have the physical attributes to match his intellect and political assets.
Char :)