It is demonstrably true based on the response of Republican primary voters across the country. Newt connects. I expect him to be a statesman in the mold of Reagan and Thatcher, and I think his ego is big enough to believe he can reach that level.
Actually President Newt would be much more like either of the Bush's then Reagan or Thatcher.
Like most with a legislative background, Newt confuses "getting things done" with leadership.
The moment he is elected Newt will rush to "reach across the aisle" just like he did as Speaker.
And when that happens, all the Newt cultists around here will magically forget they ever supported him