[LS]

He is, but that is precisely why he would detonate on the campaign trail. Geniuses tend to over-explain, and the more you say, the more likely you are to put your foot in your mouth. Remember "whither on the vine?"

[Gideon Reader]

Success is not necessarily the key. Whether he gets the nomination or not, whether he ascends to the presidency or not is NOT the point.

Newt Gingrich is the best and possibly the ONLY person on the conservative side of current American Politics with the ability to explain the philosophy of conservatism in a coherent and clear manner, so it can be understood by the electorate on both sides of the political chasm, at all levels of understanding.

By doing so he(Newt) elevates the debate and shapes the arguments from BOTH sides. He forces response from the Left, and is able to challenge them regarding their stances and past performances, both of ideology and practicality.

Newts entry into the race may save some undeserving Republican politicians and cause the self destruction of some Democrat party pols. Regardless of the outcome, the Republican primary will be the best show in town and force a move toward old style traditional conservatism of the Goldwater kind, by wishy-washy Conservative wannabees who really do not understand the basic principals of self reliance, less and smaller government, strong military and all of the other trappings of conservative governmental style. His presence will also cure the constipation worries of the Democrat challengers who will have to face him in debate, head to head. I personally do NOT care about his peccadilloes, troubled mariages, or personal love interests. He says nothing about mine. I say nothing about his.