Newt has a great history overall and one which well surpasses any missteps taken. ..and you are absolutely right that Newt lead the Republicans to keep Clinton's feet to the fire time and time again..and that successfully.
There's no doubt Newt has the ability to MOVE Congress...to act. History again shows this. He'll chew Obama up in any debate...and he has a huge head-start above all others in how to maneuver the halls of Washington.
I say this because not only is it true but we need someone who can laser strike the damage Obama has done from the moment his feet hit the ground....he knows where to go to get the action he needs...and who is who that will open wide the door for those actions....
Further Newt has nothing at all to loose by giving it his all, and no doubt he will, at turning this ship around, he won't be running again...he has nothing politically that would stand in the way as others who would be making decisions based on their political future....this is the future for Newt and so he will no doubt make it count.
No question he is 100% for our nation....he genuinely loves our country. He has seen where it has been, what it can be, and what it should never be...and that goes for the halls of Washington as well. With our nation in such peril there simply is no other who can take the reins and do the job of bringing this nation to it's rightful place once again....and that he can begin quickly as soon as his feet hit the ground....no learning curve.
I agree with your assessment of Newt. Being as he was Speaker of the House he knows how Congress works and will be able to get things done. He really loves this country and has studied it throughly.