Newt Gingrich boasts a long and extensive political career in which experiences, he believes, makes him the best Republican candidate in the upcoming 2012 presidential election. Prior to his candidacy, Gingrich was a member of the U.S. House of Representatives representing the 6th District of Georgia (1979-1999) in which time he served as the House Minority Whip (1989-1995) and the Speaker of the House (1995-1999). During this time, Gingrich boasts that under his leadership Congress passed the first balanced budget, cut taxes, and reformed welfare for the betterment of the recipients. Gingrich also served on the Defense Policy Board under former President George W. Bush, which advised the Secretary of Defense on various National Defense issues. While he has faced some personal issues in the past that may alienate him from voters, such as working as a lobbyist within Washington and his two ex-wives and purported infidelity, Gingrich still feels his extensive political knowledge is what is important in serving the American people.
After coming off a poor showing in the Iowa caucus, Gingrich has made up ground in recent debates in New Hampshire and South Carolina. Although Romney still won in New Hampshire, Gingrich’s rapid popularity was evident with the South Carolina primary, beating Romney by over 75,000 votes. Gingrich is looking towards the Florida primary to solidify his popularity in the South, and to continue the growth of his momentum in the primary race.
After coming off a poor showing in the Iowa caucus, Gingrich has made up ground in recent debates in New Hampshire and South Carolina. Although Romney still won in New Hampshire, Gingrich’s rapid popularity was evident with the South Carolina primary, beating Romney by over 75,000 votes. Gingrich is looking towards the Florida primary to solidify his popularity in the South, and to continue the growth of his momentum in the primary race.
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