Good point!
I find it amazing, though, that some think that because they don’t know (or don’t remember - yikes!) a pol’s history with the electorate, that history doesn’t exist or doesn’t matter.
I’m not saying Newt’s political history is insurmountable — this IS politics, after all. But dismissing or ignoring it’s potential impact seems unwise.
Romney will not be there in Iowa, which is also quite subliminal that he does not hold much regard for flyover country. Newt has been a complete opposite in Iowa and has established a headquarters there since the beginning of the year. He has gone door to door and face to face there for months.
I predict that Newt will solidify his lead into the solid 30% range from here on out. If there is an increase in viewers for this debate, the indication will be that they are watching to see Newt perform. And we all know how likely that will turn out. He has become MR. Newt, rock solid, razor sharp, Media dragon killer, Gingrich.