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As others point out, Gingrich had a 90% conservative rating. And Ron Paul is a libertarian.

His last two years were aournd 75%.

Previous to that, for several years, he did not vote on many of the issues ACU used to rate. The votes are marked "S" for speaker which reflects a non-vote.

So your using this as some type of teflon coating for Newt does not work, especially since it was in the late 80's to mid 90's when he had his best scores. Add in the following issue positions since 2000, and at best you have a moderate to liberal:

1. Global Warming
2. Cap-n-Trade
3. Individual Mandate
4. Comprehensive Immigration Reform
5. "The Era of Reagan is Over"
6. "Limited Amnesty"
7. Calling Ryans plan "Right-wing Social Engineering"
8. Backing the liberal Scozzafazza in NY23 over Doug Hoffman.

Sorry, but you are cheerleading for a lousy candidate.

The votes are marked "S" for speaker which reflects a non-vote.

That's right. Historically and traditionally, the Speaker does not vote on ordinary issues of legislation. Your attempt to disparage Newt by showing that he merely followed traditions of the House as Speaker, reveals only that you are an ignorant and incompetent observer.