Couple more comments. I noticed you have a list of Allen articles on your profile here on Free Republic. I'm going to look at those. You (and, ironically, the TNR article) have raised my interest in Allen. I voted for Bush twice, but this second term, he has greatly disappointed me. He seems like what I call an "elitist", despite his Southern accent and "Bushisms". Elitist is exactly what I DON'T want in a President, and maybe Allen will fit the bill. Though, contrary to many, I do like Newt too.
Do read through those articles (I'm rather behind in updating the list).