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Wow, Emmett really doesn't like Gingrich. What an attack! I, on the other hand, do like Newt and would consider him as my presidential candidate. But there is a caveat to that. Newt's lapses with morals, and specifically women, do concern me and unlike Democratic voters who don't mind ethical lapses by their candidates, ethics does matter to me. But I love Newt's ideas. They are largely grounded in sound conservatism and his Contract with America was awesome.

p>There are other Republicans that do interest me such as George Allen, Mitt Romney and Rudy. I know Rudy is more liberal on some social and fiscal policies than I would prefer; there is just something about him that is presidential and I think he would govern as president more to the right. Anyway, it ought to be interesting, huh? br> -- John Dyslin br> Lakemoor, Illinois /p> p> Mr. Tyrrell is, at the very least, a minor treasure. His zesty analysis of Newt (was there ever a more appropriate name for a preening little lizard) Gingrich and his self-important suggestion that he be made the leader of the free world were delicious. This is the impressionable lad who confessed to being intimidated by the aura and charm of Bill Clinton. Now he would have us believe that he is impervious to the charms and blandishments of the world class leaders, hucksters, murderers, and assorted political flotsam and jetsam floating in the petri dish of international life. Give us a break, Mr. Speaker. Give us a break and have a seat. br> -- J.C. Eaton /p>

I think that this article comes to the right conclusion regarding "Mr. Newt" and his prospects. Few candidates for POTUS would be guaranteed to bring on a more ferocious attack from the Dems and their handmaidens in the MSM.

Mr. Gingrich is, in my humble opinion, a really good strategist and tactician. His contributions to the putting together of the Contract With America and then its marketing were brilliant. Unfortunately, like the witch in the Wizard of Oz, once the mirror is broken and the smoke clears, the view is not quite the same. As a behind the scenes force, Newt if truly great. As the star of the show, not so much. We saw that after he accepted the Speakers gavel, didn't we.

p>Now, if there were a position in the administration for a Strategist-in-Chief with appropriate behind-the-scenes marketing responsibilities, well... br> --

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