The Occasional Observer

More reasons why I hope Newt Gingrich runs for President in 2012:

• He's one of very few nationally recognized and active conservatives with any intellectual credibility AND experience worthy of executive leadership
• His opinions are mostly in line with the populist and vigorous Tea Party movement
• Despite (or because of) his scorched-earth tactics, he has proven that he can get results
• The amplitude of the political swing from Bush to Obama and back will be great enough for him to be a desirable candidate
• Based on the occasions I've had to hear him speak, I believe he has a real understanding of the fiscal and cultural crisis we're currenlty in
• He is one of the very few politicians that I consider to be highly intelligent and educated
  

My concerns with Newt

• Ron Paul won the straw poll at CPAC with 31% of the vote. Is Newt enough of a Libertarian?
• Does Newt have too much baggage to survive the inevitable media assault?