After the first few sentences he begins to sound like Charlie Brown's teacher.
I think Newt has been advised to behave himself... try to act presidential... stay above the fray. He has not been confrontational for a calculated reason. He has a pit bull reputation and he’s trying to act more like a cuddly coonhound than a rabid attack dog. It’s a shame if folks think he lost the debate because he didn’t act like he had rabies.