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p> THE NEWT HATERS br> Re: Paul Chesser's Confessing to Weakness : /p>

I found Mr. Chesser's article to be very insightful, as well as beautifully written. As I read it, it occurred to me that of the major political figures on the landscape Newt Gingrich might be the best suited to carry on Regan's legacy.

Gingrich's shortcomings in his personal life are substantial and, as noted, he has confessed to "weakness." He now needs to take the next step, sincerely confess to having sinned and ask for forgiveness.

If he does that he should then run for the Republican nomination for president. But he should do so with his eyes wide open. To the MSM he will be the reddest of red meat; to the leftist loonies he will appear the embodiment of all they hate: Halliburton, the U.S. military, ExxonMobil, and Focus on the Family all rolled into one incarnate target of their disingenuous schemes and their white-hot rage. Their treatment of him will make Cindy Sheehan appear reasonable by comparison; it will evoke images of 200,000 Persians attacking 300 Spartans. And, like the Spartans he will shield other conservatives from attack. The MSM won't have time to come after them as all their energy will be focused on bringing down President Gingrich.

Nevertheless, perhaps he (and we conservatives) is up for it. Consider: with evidence of genuine repentance he will win the social conservatives' vote. Insofar as I know his record on spending is reasonable and as such he should appeal to fiscal conservatives. He is articulate and is very capable of defending his position. And just how much of an issue would Hillary's camp (should she win the nomination) care to make of personal sexual sins, anyway?

p>If he were to run and win, Gingrich might become the most hated man of modern time. But considering whence the hatred would emanate that would only prove we've chosen the right man for the job. He's been verbally attacked a lot already. He should consider that his preparation for what lies ahead and forge on. That's my $.02 worth, at least. br> -- R. Trotter br> Arlington, Virginia /p>

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