GOP sources: Newt moves to become the Republicans' savior in ‘08

Insight n the News ^ | 10/17/2006

[rob777]

"GOP sources said Mr. Gingrich will most likely not run for president in 2008. But they said he would seek to represent the conservative wing of the party, the endorsement of which would be regarded as crucial for any GOP nominee."

It appears that Newt is seeking to be a king maker, rather than a king. (The brains behind the throne?)

[taxed2death]

....his contract with America wasn't half bad.

Too bad the Pubs weaseled out of most of it.

[Democratshavenobrains]

Any Republican who complained about Clinton's marital failures and thinks Newts are no big deal is a hypocrite.

[TommyDale]

"Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has quietly positioned himself for a comeback to head the Republican Party as early as 2008."

Quietly? I don't think so...he has been on talks shows nearly every day and night since the 2004 elections. He senses that the conservatives are getting restless and will not vote for a non-conservative in 2008.

[Siena Dreaming]

I think Newt is a good think tank guy.

I don't see him as a major leader anymore. I like to see him occasionally on TV but too much of him and he comes across as a blow hard.

[samadams2000]

I have no problem with his efforts. In fact name another conservative that should/ can carry the mantle? Our bench is weak and our players are Rinos. For all his faults I cannot think of another man that understands the stakes at hand and would wake up everyday asking himself the same questions we ask ourselves daily.

Can anyone name a better alternative? Are their any head banging Conservatives out there?

[DIRTYSECRET]

After watching Rick Santorum clean Caseys' clock in 3 televised debates I know who I'll be supporting, The rest of them r weenies.

[B Knotts]

Go, Newt, Go!

[jamese777]

Newt= Too many divorces. The US has never had a President who was married three times.

[Republican Red]

I'm not sold even though Newt is my former Congressman.

He's got that disloyalty character flaw that scares me to ever vote for him again.

[Yo-Yo]

Newt is damaged goods. If he ever decides to run again, the Dims will drag his resignation out of the closet and he'll be toast.

[SF Republican]

Clinton's marital failures - I thought he was still married.

[mikeus_maximus]

Yeah, there's one to lead the Social Conservative charge...

The GOP leadership will just never get it.

Constitution Party, here I come!

[Suzy Quzy]

Newt WAS a great LEADER, but he has ruined himself with his runaway zipper....it would be SUICIDE to have him as THE Kingmaker!!

[Stultis]

Any Republican who complained about Clinton's marital failures and thinks Newts are no big deal is a hypocrite.

So it's O.K. if we instead complained about Clinton's lying to a judge, a grand jury, suborning perjury, and etc. Or are you suggesting Newt did these things?

[SamuraiScot]

Any Republican who complained about Clinton's marital failures and thinks Newts are no big deal is a hypocrite.

Hmmmm. I'm no fan of the Newtster's track record at home, and I don't think a divorcé is someone the GOP ought to run, but . . . how many gals did he rape?

[zbigreddogz]

Newt really has a rather large ego problem.

I generally think his ideas are good, but his ego is way out of control.

[CBart95]

Let's face the real issue Kiddies:

Where are our "dazzeling" candidates?

OK... the Dems are full of stiffs,...but where are our charismatic leader types?

And don't tell me the woods are full of 'em.

[angkor]

"Any Republican who complained about Clinton's marital failures and thinks Newts are no big deal is a hypocrite."

Any Republican who denigrates Newt's contributions to the country due to his personal marital problems is much worse than a mere hypocrite. Such people are Democrats in Republican clothing.

[E. Pluribus Unum]

Gingrich and McCain are peas in a pod, in my book.

I wouldn't put it past either one of them to play Perot in '08 in order to hand the election to the Clintons.