Wiston Papers

Newt to Scoot

There is word today that Former Speaker of the House of  Representatives Republican Newt Gingrich will end his 2012 presidential campaign.

Voters looked at Mr. Gingrich and decided for a variety of reasons that he was not the person they wanted in the oval office for the next four years. 

Intellect--whether real or assumed--is not a sufficient argument for trying to persuade voters to give you their vote.  You have to project other qualities. It's obvious that most Americans who met, saw or heard Mr. Gingrich concluded that he didn't have them.  His decision to abandon the campaign is wise.

Steve Coon

April 25, 2012