Newt’s Not Running
Newt Gingrich says he won’t feel out a possible run for President because, in his spokesman’s words, “It is legally impermissible for him to continue on as chairman of American Solutions (for Winning the Future) and to explore a campaign for president.” Okay. That’s a legalese way out of it. I think he wasn’t planning on running and would use not getting $30 million in pledges as his excuse. Expecting that in 22 days was over-the-top thinking that could only come from Newt.
Don’t feel bad for Newt. He gets to be a Republican ideas man. By giving speeches, writing books, and doing radio commentaries he will continue to have a following. Newt’s 64 so a future Presidential race isn’t out of the question. In Ed Morrissey’s words, “He will have his national constituency, a bipartisan reputation, and a record of providing practical solutions over vitriol. He will be positioned as this century’s Teddy Roosevelt.”
The big question is “Who will Newt endorse, if anyone?”
So the stage is set for the 2008 race. All the Democrats and Republicans who want in are in. We will await the Unity 08 ticket if only for their three days of media attention.
“Gingrich Says No to White House Bid” [via memeorandum]
Disclaimer: I work for Friends of Fred Thompson.
[...] The American Mind: Don’t feel bad for Newt. He gets to be a Republican ideas man. By giving speeches, writing books, and doing radio commentaries he will continue to have a following. Newt’s 64 so a future Presidential race isn’t out of the question. Unpartisan.com Political News and Blog Aggregator linked with Spokesman: Gingrich won?t run in ?08 [...]