I didnt know much about Newt, besides the fact that hes supposed to be really really smart, but over the last couple days ive heard some very troubling things about the guy. He seems like everything you hate and dont want in a politician......
(its a Ron Paul ad, but more a anti-Newt ad then anything)
and this:
Newt Gingrich Can't Beat Barack Obama | Newt Can't Win
The Iowa primary is Jan 10th, and no way do i see Newt's recent rise lasting that long. At this point last year McCain was done and basically out of the race and Rudy G. was the front runner, so who knows whats going to happen. Bachman, Perry, Cain and now Newt have all challenged Romney so maybe the GOP just wants to say "well look we gave everyone else a chance" before picking Romney. Maybe Huntsman and/or Paul will surge and get their time in the spot light too. I could also see Perry re-surging or Cain coming back.
I said a while back that if Romney gets the nod that Paul could end up running on a third party ticket, i think thats even more true now if Newt were to get the pick. If Paul were to win Iowa (very possible) but continues to get dismissed i can really see him running as a 3rd party guy. This is probably the scenario the GOP is most afraid of for multiple reasons.
Then you have Trump throwing a tamper tantrum because people arnt paying attention to him and threatening to run as a third party candidate. Sorry Trump but if you lead the birther movement people arnt going to respect or acknowledge you when you want attention. The guy isnt fit to run anything right now, he needs to just focus on his businesses.