Now that Newt Gingrich is expected to form a presidential exploratory committee (though he will not be announcing an official presidential bid when he goes
“„“You do need a speaker who is very sober minded. Boehner will do a much better job than Gingrich. John is the perfect person for the job. The only time he becomes the center of attention is when the White House makes him the center of attention. … The speaker can’t take on issue X for two weeks and then go on Meet the Press or Fox and talk about issue Y. … When you’re in leadership, you are speaking to the whole country.”
“„“He has stayed in touch with the Georgia delegation, and I think he would find some ready support among the delegation. He has a big network [in the House]. … Most people know and respect Newt. I would say it’s a rare Republican who hasn’t crossed paths with Newt Gingrich politically in their own campaigns. I think he would carry the state. If he gets in the race I think he would lock down Georgia pretty quick. We’ll be with him.”
“„Said Burr to Roll Call: “When you look at Newt, you see a person that’s bubbling over with ideas but not necessarily one who has the discipline to see those ideas carried through to finality. Gingrich certainly brings excitement. I don’t see the former speaker coming out of a primary contest as our nominee, but I wish him well.”