Newt was not even in play yesterday—he was fighting with RuPaul for last place in both MI and AZ.
Free Republic is owned by a Gingrich supporter and there are many Newt FReepers—some of whom are just plain nasty with their uncalled for smears of Rick Santorum—so I wasn't surprised that FR was down yesterday since the forum could have only hurt the former Speaker's chances...
...I just love me some conspiracy theories;)