McCain was the guy we settled for in 2008 because he could beat Romney in the primary.
Newt is the guy people want us to settle for in 2012 because he can beat Romney in the primary.
Newt will be McCain, the sequel.
Since this thread was triggered by a poll, have you seen Obama’s polls on the handling of the economy? Have you seen Obama’s polls relative to taxes or spending? You want to compare these polls, based on 3 years of actual experience, to his polls in ‘08 based on Hopey / Changey?
You want to take that data plus the support base Newt is gaining with the Tea Party conservatives over the last month and tell me that he is McCain the sequel? My opinion differs from yours.