Every writer of every political "analysis" should be made to reveal their candidate at the top of every piece. That would cause them to be a tad more evenhanded, truthful and fair in their examination of the facts.
But then I don't care if Newt was paid to promote an issue he has promoted for years and I don't care if he consulted or lobbied or went on vacation or had a charge account at Tiffany.
I read the article carefully and didn’t see any conclusions reached by the author.
So you seem to be disagreeing with what you assume the author was implying as the interpretation of the facts otherwise accurately stated.
Whew.
IOW, a simple difference of opinion.
Which is not a “hit piece.”
But let’s not keep having this discussion. My point has been made.