The question is will we get things done right.
Newt is very close to the beltway and tends to look at solutions through better mgmt of govt, not eliminating govt.
A fair question, though I would argue his record is one of a Conservative who does fight to eliminate government (Welfare Reform, et al). It is, however, an astronomically more difficult task to eliminate federal offices than state or local offices.
My primary concern begins with the SCOTUS, and my secondary concern is the National Debt/Federal Deficit. Aside from Romney, I think all contenders will come through on these things. Shrinking the government begins with starving the beast and forcing unwanted efficiency. Newt is a stalwart on these things.
BTW - I am truly sorry for Perry’s fall; it was not the least bit fair or deserved. He is the one guy in the running who actually took the time to serve his country in the Armed Forces, which does not get enough play these days. Such valor should earn more grace among Conservatives than it does these days.