Cartoon: "The Anti-Obama" by Troy Johnson
Newt Gingrich. Politician. Former Speaker of the House. Two time Two-Timer. Reagan Republican. At least HE claims that. Others dispute it. And a firestorm from the Reagan Republican questioners has arisen in recent days as Newt's South Carolina momentum is in danger of being just a good memory for the Republican candidate.
But chief of all titles may just be The Anti-Obama. Something Newt can hang his hat on. And it may be a case of the right man at the right time. This year brings the Republican base relishing a long awaited sparring with President Obama. Some have visions of Gingrich dealing blow after blow in the Presidential Debates with Obama. How they'd like to banish Obama from Pennsylvania Avenue. And if there's anything left of Romney or Gingrich when the campaign dust clouds settle, Republican faithful hope to overturn the 2008 candidate of Hope and Change. The stinging irony of that campaign motto has left many Americans longing for the economic prosperity that preceded him.
"Anyone but Obama", is the cry heard from the right. But staunch Social Conservatives must grapple with promoting a historical adulterer, or a former Pro-Choice candidate while proffering their requisite brand of Christian forgiveness. Can they back Gingrich should he get the nod? Or Mitt? It appears that the Obama vitriol is reason enough to back either. For this brand of Republicans it's Newt or Mitt or Rick or Ron. Does it really matter? An Obama TKO is the coveted prize for whoever's wearing the gloves when the bell rings later this year.
Reagan Republican. Attractive to some circles, but only as attractive as Newt's viability to defeat Obama. It's all about Obama. For or against him, he's the center of focus. Which does much to stroke his Presidential ego. This fashion's going to be around for a while. At least in 2012.
Troy Johnson
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