Can Newt Save the GOP?

Newt's Contract With America in 1994 paved the way for GOP domination that we have experienced for the last 12 years. In effect it also lead to lower taxes, smaller budgets, less waste, and more efficiency. Taking these benefits together also resulted in a better and stronger overall economy for America.

Gingrich's decision to step down as Speaker of the House still evokes anger among many who were close to him at the time:
Current research of that time mostly assures us that Gingrich's plunge in popularity was largely a result of his showdown with President Bill Clinton, which forced a "government shutdown," and, subsequently, Gingrich's alleged irritation at having to exit Air Force One from the rear of the plane when it returned from Israel.
Sure, the media transformed the shutdown into a caricature of Gingrich as being coldhearted. But it was Clinton's unwillingness to negotiate on tough budget constraints pushed by the Republicans that led to the short shutdown of government operations. http://www.newt.org/backpage.asp?art=3685

Gingrich's plan to cut capital gains taxes was a key factor in the 1990's economic boom that Clinton and other Dems so often take credit for according to Matt Towery of the Gwinnett Daily Post.

Gingrich got a raw deal in many ways, although his personal failings outside of politics probably added to his political misfortunes. Nevertheless, Gingrich has reinvented himself and is widely recognized as one of the most (if not the most) politically savvy people in America. His historical knowledge, political instincts, and grasp of the current reality in conjunction with his ability to articulate what needs to be done could set him up as the GOP front runner in 2008.

I surely hope so.

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I just watched the X prize competition live from New Mexico on the internet. People may have forgotten that Newt championed this prize system. If there is a just God, Newt will be president in 2008. He is a leader, a visionary, smart, and a nice guy. Let's prove nice guys don't always finish last!

Posted by: Tony Rusi | October 21, 2006 5:09 PM

Newt will win the presidency in a landslide! There is not one person on the planet that can defeat Newt. The democrats would have no chance! Praise god we have someone like Newt! Let's give him all of the support he needs, and elect him.

Posted by: RANDY PALMER | October 23, 2006 12:19 AM

Newt Gingrich in '08 !!!!!

Mr. speaker got a raw deal .
He should have remained speaker and our leader. I strongly support the man who led the Republican revolution, which we all enjoyed for 12 years.

Newt in 08 !

Posted by: J W Marks | November 24, 2006 5:58 PM