Assuming that the scoop about John Fund's upcoming scoop (don't you love the blogosphere?) pans out, I have to say that Newt Gingrich's political judgment seems spot on to me. Condi-mania aside, that's a pretty weak-looking Republican field, particularly on the hard right. Why not take a shot?
Links via James Joyner and Glenn Reynolds.
POSTSCRIPT: Speaking of Glenn, his wife Helen's surgery is now under way. Again, best wishes and Godspeed.
UPDATE: Good news indeed.
ANOTHER UPDATE: Oops. It seems I may have left a false impression above. As regular readers will know, I'm not supporting Newt Gingrich for president -- just noting that a weak field makes almost anything possible.
Comments
I think Newt would be more electable as a Vice President, kind of like Cheney's role as the elder experienced wise man. Here is what I'd like to see:
President:
Bill Ownes or Mitt Romney
VP:
Bill Owens, Mitt Romeny, Newt, or Condi, Frist
If the only person who can win is McCain, then I'd vote for him. But he's not in my top 5.
Posted by: ryan | March 4, 2005 05:03 PM