It's hard to figure what's going to happen next, which is really good for the process, imho, considering that for Republicans it's usually just the next old white guy in line who gets the establishment nod and nomination.
So Newt's sudden surge has many people perked up; if he can win or not we don't really know although it's pretty stupid that people are comparing money raised and popularity on the Republican side with the current administration considering we DON"T HAVE A CANDIDATE YET and considering the money that's been pouring in has been spread out over LOTS OF CANDIDATES.
But the wonks are eager to get on with the fight, to crown Romney and then declare it impossible for him to win against The Prince.
Newt's, wow, interesting, to say the least.
But it's totally phony for the bombastic Gingrich to claim he's an outsider. He's not and it's foolish and errant and dishonest for him to claim that he's anything BUT an insider:
Toward the end of his appearance, Gingrich positioned himself as an outsider candidate, willing to cut spending and take on the establishment, much like, he said, former President Ronald Reagan. It was a tricky move, considering Gingrich’s long-time residency in Washington and his former leadership role in Congress.
“I represent the largest amount of change of any candidate,” he said. “I’m not representing Wall Street or the politicians in Washington.”So here's a personal letter to Newt Gingrich, which surely he'll read:
Dear Newt:
You know how the system works. In that sense, you are an insider. But you could play that to an advantage, if you're smart, and claim that your insider knowledge will help you work through the changes that this country needs to make to avoid default.
You've walked the walk of a leader and should play on that. You made real change happen before; you have that experience and can do it again.
Be honest. Don't prevaricate. We've had enough of that.
Quit attacking Mitt, especially on the Bain issue. You REALLY made a whole lot of us mad on that. Throw Mitt off by complimenting and then ignoring him.We're sick of the cannibalism.
Acknowledge your quixotic tendencies. Accusations have been made that you're too chaotic, that a Gingrich administration would be too unorganized.
Surround yourself with calm, decisive people. Just as Mitt has the flamboyant Chris Christie out there to contrast with his own milquetoastism, you need someone phlegmatic to balance your own excitability.
If we're seriously going down the Newt road, you need to start turning positive.
You need to quit attacking the media so directly and instead do it with humor (do you have a sense of humor?) You know, like Reagan did.
You need to start building consensus and good will.
You've taken so many different paths to get where you are now; please consider becoming the voice of reason and not just the voice of dissent. Oh, we love the voice of dissent.
But this election will be a lot more than debates; it will be a lot more than just dissenting with the current administration.
If you're serious about winning, look ahead.
Claiming you're an outsider just won't do it.
Does Newt think the American people are that stupid? I guess a lot of voters in SC bought the drama king's hype! I hope voters in FL will use their common sense when they vote and vote wisely for Romney, the only electable candidate! Newt is hated by majority of Americans including me and I am a conservative.
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