Newt Gingrich is a hard man to like. I’m sure folks on both sides of the aisle would agree with that assertion. There is certainly a lot to look at politically as we vet this seasoned politician. However, America is in dire straits. Our economy is in shambles, a good part of the world has lost faith in our initiatives as well as the idea that we may rise above it all and the rest simply want to kill us. Americans who give a damn are looking for a straight shooter who is not hobbled by some past indiscretions, (as they may be seen through the eyes of opponents or political foes), to offer up thoughtful and applicable solutions to what is wrong with our ailing country. Now despite what the press would have you believe with regard to the “flavor of the month” analysis, this is the reason for the recent poll which drives away from the Romney question and instead pits Gingrich against President Obama with Gingrich winning 45 – 43. Most folks, who have a clue and are not blinded by ideology or dreams of anarchy, are beginning to understand that talk is cheap if there is no substance to the words.
Whether you like the former speaker or not, and whether or not you agree with his campaign offerings, you have to admit it appears he will in fact destroy the “teleprompted POTUS” in a debate if ever given the chance. Moreover, his “cool as cucumber” approach is somewhat reassuring to a staggering electorate attempting to wrap their collective arms around any candidate at the moment.
So in a contest which is shaping up to be the bloodiest and most expensive in our political history, in the end it will be, (and should be) about the facts and a realistic and doable platform that the voters feel a candidate can pull off both for the short and longer term. And with the apparent implosions of Perry and Cain, combined with the inability of the rest of the Republican field to gain any sort of traction, it is looking more and more like a fight to the finish between Romney and Gingrich. For those of you who simply must know, I am inclined to support Gingrich for the moment. But hell, that’s what primaries are for, so we can keep changing our minds…
I hope Newt is your candidate, Fred. I disagree with your assertion that the POTUS has no chance against him in a debate. I find it very ironic that the Tea Party and friends could possibly back Newt…..a man who is contrary to everything they stand for. The man is a multiple adulterer, a major lobbyist, and was forced to resign his position of Speaker by his own party. How can anyone vote for this hypocrite? Maybe it’s because POTUS is a Muslim socialist who isn’t even a citizen. Yeah, right. Go Newt!
I am still considering my options Scott. To say the least I am frustrated by the voting so far in that I am more of a Santorum guy. That frustration is compounded by the fact that I do believe Newt is a great debater and can sense the electorate is itching for a showdown between the ideologies. “Ironically”, this Constitutional Conservative is still hopeful we may all unite under one flag with at least a basic acknowledgement of what we are as a nation and why… Oh, and as I indicated, primaries are for changing your mind… 😉
Santorum is a bit of a homophobe. I think he doth protest too much. The one who seems to most reflect true conservative values is Ron Paul, but even your own party dismisses him as somewhat of a whack job……and besides, he doesn’t want to piss away tax dollars on ridiculous wars. So it’s understandable why folks think he’s wacky. If I were a conservative, I would do everything in my power to recruit Chris Christy. He is very conservative, not a hypocrite, is well spoken and isn’t nuts.
Ron Paul is a kook who has no concept of our “Republic under Law”. True Democracy is chaos and anarchy. Our nation is a Republic of laws and not men. I agree with some of what he has to say, but a fundamental understanding of our system of government is a must to be POTUS. I like Santorum, though I would agree with you in the sense that social issues are the least of our worries right now. And if I had Christie in front of me right now, I would grovel and beg for him to get in the race. Personally Scott, I am hoping that Romney picks him as VP and that he accepts. I think that ticket would win both the primaries and the general election and we could then go about the “business” of fixing what’s broken. You and I could battle about the incidentals later… 😉