IIRC, Gingrich was the only candidate who could respond with three South Carolina bullet points when the subject of the South Carolina economy came up last night.
You do recall correctly...Newt is doing his homework. His time in the House has taught him some skills he is using today, like learn the local issues when in someone else's backyard.
I noticed that, also. He answered the question the way it was asked. Clear mind/thinking and no add on agenda. He is focused and then consider the day he had!