>> “My theory on why the Dems may have decided they want Newt as the nominee” <<
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I think you’re on the right track.
There is no way that Newt can win the general.
Most Republicans know that too, so Newt is the true path to Mitt if he wins a few states.
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Yes, Newt would be a perfect candidate for the Dems. Because they can label him as an extreme conservative in order to stir up the middle and the left, while letting all of his numerous RINO activities come out to discourage the conservatives.
And they don’t even need to invent sex scandals. There are plenty of them—enough to make many of Southern Evangelicals stay home and refrain from voting. Especially if they are also reminded of Newt’s support for “a woman’s right to choose,” i.e., abortion.
Newt is probably the weakest candidate out there.