Since Newt is the upswinging candidate of the moment, let's take a quick pause before SC votes tomorrow to say this: Newt Gingrich can be fascinating in both ideas and style - it's even fun to listen to or watch him much of the time. BUT...his entire personal and political history is one of instability and rocky relationships. In isolation, the thought of a Gingrich-Obama debate has a definite appeal. But the campaign will not be debates in isolation and sound bites on the campaign trail. Gingrich, I predict, would be body-slammed from many angles by the Obama machine. No matter who the nominee is, there are no guarantees and the task will be mighty, but let's not put our candidate with the most baggage out there to be beaten like a piñata, please.
Romney has a tremendous record to run on, and a relatively straightforward one compared with Gingrich's crazy history. Romney needs strong support, and now is the time to give it. Let's work together on this people...let's get the word out...
Commentary on the political campaigns across America this year, with focus on the 2012 Republican Primary, the 2012 US presidential campaign, as well as the battle for the US Senate and the US House of Representatives in 2012.
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