Can Newt Gingrich Beat Barack Obama?

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I am an independent conservative and Romney to me is more conservative than Obama. Gingrich would never win. Sad that if Gingrich is the nominee, then Obama would win. Do we have a choice when the Democrats and Republicans choose the men that go up for president. 30 percent of the nation is registered republican and about 32 percent democrat. About 38 percent are independents. I feel that a vote for Newt, it is a vote for Obama! I do not want Obama. He dividing this country even more. The liberals to me brainwashed so many democrats and so many of them get handouts by the government! Makes me sick. Told my class about the purpose and the reason for the American Revolution and it was to get away from the Parliamentary System and start more of a state rights rule. Yes, I have a lot of libertarian ideals and I believe in them. Not like Ron Paul because I do not want to legalize drugs and I want to secure our borders, enforce the immigration laws and I support and strong military! Romney supports what I want. He actually had a real job and creating job using his money and not the government's money. Today it seems like DC has become too powerful and they act like a parliamentary capital telling everyone what to do! Exactly what we had a revolution over 200 years ago! Lets get someone that can beat Obama! Sorry Newt cannot! Romney and his family looks wonderful and presidential and can bring class to the White House. Romney has my admiration and respect. Gingrich does not. I think Romney can get the the undecideds in this race and with the popular vote he might get up to 55 percent plus of the vote! I believe Romney has the best chance to get Colorado, Ohio, Florida, NC, VA, NH, PA, RI, Maine, Indiana, Wisconsin, MN, Iowa, WV. Gingrich to me will just carry the South. He might even lose Florida, He will not win Ohio and any Northern States. You need some Northern States to in in the General Election. If Obama wins another 4 years, the country will heads towards being a California and we will be like France, England or Greece because some misguided conservatives put their faith in someone that to me is not really conservative. I go with Ann Coulter, Russ, Gov Christie and others!

Daniel Sullivan of FL 10:28PM January 24, 2012

Daniel Sullivan you call yourself an Independents, so why do you care who the Republicans nominate?
This is a critical time in American history and whoever gets the nomination needs to have a strong vision of America's future and being Liberal light is NOT the way to win the general election. We need someone that will draw a very bright and distinct line between the Democrats that are becoming a left-wing America hating party and the GOP. I for one would like to see the GOP get away from the "moral party" claims and focus on Freedom and Liberty in all aspects of governing as laid out in the Constitution. Gov. Perry is 100% correct, the federal government should be a very small part of our lives and the states should have the majority of the power and then if you don’t like a state you move to one you do like, it’s called mobility.
We Republicans have to stop worrying about the "Independents" and nominate the best Constitutional Conservative that is willing to put themselves through this horrible process. Then if the "Independents" agree then they can vote for them, but trying to please the people that cannot make up their mind as to their political beliefs is stupid and limits our choice. Think about it, if we did as the "Independents" want we would have one of two choices; Democrats and Democrats light, or we would have Republicans and Republicans light. I know it makes the people that call themselves "Independents" feel good to be “independent”, but it is time to step up and choose sides. I know it takes a little fortitude but life is tough so man up.
I personally think a Gingrich/West ticket would be a great ticket and I would proudly vote for them.

Larry of CA 10:38AM January 24, 2012

Why Newt beats Romney.
1. Romney looks weak, does not look good under pressure. Flips even on his taxes and does not stand his ground. Obama will catch him in a "Sara Palin" moment and show he is not truly Presidential material.
Business in not Politics, ask Donald Trump...
2. Newt has 15 year old baggage but just like Clinton you become tone deaf and start to see his ability to wheel and deal to get things done. Building companies is nothing like the circus in Washington where everyone has to get something for their vote and constituents back home. You have to know the players and how to play the game and Newt spent most of his life there. Romney will have to go thru at least 2 years of a learning curve and may never get anything done if the congress has a split majority. Newt also represents a stark contrast and a tougher image on the world stage. He is very intelligent and definitely not a whimp. Romney is like Obama "constantly trying to please. whom ever, when ever" Newt will stand up and get some respect even if he does not deserve it. At least he knows how to get things passed. Don't believe it? Ask Clinton...(most popular president)!!! We have to break the grid lock and sometimes it takes an insider to get it done. Obama proved that! Forget Romney, he will lose!

William of FL 4:06AM January 24, 2012

If Newt is the GOP nominee, the GOP can never again say with a straight face that America is a Christian Nation, or stand on ANY MORAL PLATITUDES.
A nomination of Newt pretty much proves religion and morality are dying in America.

Goodbye Jesus, hello Newt of IL 8:57PM January 23, 2012

I cannot believe Newt might get in. He has not chance against Obama. Why cant some people see that. Independents like myself prefer Romney. Romney has the best chance. Can't we just get him in? Romney has great experience to me and most people see that too! Newt never left DC and became a lobbyist for 20 years. Shame on him. Newt might win but the chances are so slim. Wake up republicans! No to Newt. The rest of the country wants Romney! Vote for Newt and a vote for Obama! Romney can do it and I think he can get most of the undecideds to 55 percent plus of the vote! Let's pull for Romney!

Daniel Sullivan of FL 7:39PM January 23, 2012

It's pretty much already been determined that Newt has absolutely no chance in pulling this hone out. On a national scale Newt is wildly UNPOPULAR and has been for the last decade. In another vein, being President requires you take an oath. Newt has shown that taking any oath has absolutely NO meaning to him whatsoever.
Newt doesn't have a prayer.

Janice Edwards of NY 5:15PM January 23, 2012

I think that Newt is the only person that can stand up for Conservative positions and still beat obama.
No one else has been able to articulate their positions better, nor have they had any better ideas for the problems in this country.
Is he my first choice for Eagle Scout or Pope, no, but he does have strong leadership skills and when everyone is trying to bring him down it just makes me support him more. Having been in a number of leadership positions I can tell you that when you make some major changes there are always a few people that are left in the wake and are upset that you messed up their apple cart. It is time to turn the apple cart over and find a new way in-order to save this great country.
P.S. MSM, a quick note, just as people don’t want to be forced to purchase anything, they also don’t want to be told you their nominee is.

Larry of CA 4:38PM January 23, 2012