Chicago politics

June 10th, 2011

"Newt Gingrich Is Done": Stick the ‘Fork In.

More articles by »
Written by: Verna Smith

Have you heard the news most of us predicted/was expecting– the candidate of ‘change’ Newt Gingrich is dead in the water. ” Winning the Future” anytime soon for himself or anyone is  a wild dream. In short, reports are Newt’s campaign is literally back to the drawing board, going no where–  given most of his ‘trusted’ campaign staff walked off the job.  As they say– ‘Stick the Fork In’. “Nuetered!

His campaign  in disarray. He’s  without a  message or plan to get to voters. Some like Charles Krauthammer said that in so many words week ago. Many didn’t want to believe it. I did. Newt is not ready– and wont have a chance despite rumors to re-start the ‘old engine’ of his campaign bus/car/train– and wont be the 45th president of the United States.

This GOP candidate of ‘change’ lost his appeal to bring a team together to deliver a message. He’s yet to make clear to himself/us what he wants for America.  As I have said repeatedly, I believe in a vibrant two- party system. Therefore, the question remains– who will emerge from the other side and the opponent to President Obama?  Michelle Bachmann, Tim Pawlenty, Nick Perry (R-Texas)? As I think of these names my laugh gets louder. And must ask- what’s going on the the GOP camp. They seem disorganized, dis-oriented. Without clear answers to any questions for which we seek answers. In short, clueless.

President Obama is waiting. He expects to be challenged and forcefully in the 2012 elections. Again, who will emerge? What’s your take on the GOP line up thus far? Inspired by the dynamic group thus far? Pawlenty potential standard bearer already sending me to sleep. Mitt running away from his record as former governor of Massachusetts. Sorry,  not impressed.  Like most other voters waiting for the second set to emerge. Or am I kidding myself?  For GOP/tea party–this is it?  Join the conversation!


VernaSmith
@Verna Politics


About the Author

Verna Smith
Verna Smith loves politics. Its her passion. An award-winning journalist, political commentator and former producer of "The Roundtable"she holds a a BS degree in Broadcast/journalism and M.A. in Political Science from Syracuse University. The editor-in-chief of this website she welcomes you to join in: vibrant, robust conversations here or at VernaPolitics (Twitter) and also at Facebook-- Verna Politics.





Performance Optimization WordPress Plugins by W3 EDGE