Blogs are abuzz in reaction to the news that Newt Gingrich has decided against seeking the Republican presidential nomination. The Associated Press reports:
"Newt is not running," spokesman Rick Tyler said. "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."Gingrich has confirmed his decision to Fox News (hat tip: Hot Air Headlines).Gingrich decided "to continue on raising the challenges America faces and finding solutions to those challenges" as the group's chairman, Tyler said, "rather than pursuing the presidency."
At Townhall.com, Matt Lewis says:
I feel so jilted. What a tease ...Just 24 hours earlier, his Townhall colleague Patrick Ruffini had confidenty headlined an item, "Newt is running."
At Captain's Quarters, Ed Morrisey headlines his Saturday item "I Hate To Say I Told You So, But ....," linking back to his Friday prediction that Gingrich would not run.
-- Robert Stacy McCain, assistant national editor, The Washington Times
Comments (3)
Maybe we can talk hi into it. He would add so much to the debates even if he did not win
Posted by escbc | September 30, 2007 12:56 PM
I'm glad Newt Gingrich is not running. There are already about 8 too many establishment candidates running. I don't think Newt is fit to be dogcatcher with his disparaging comments about Muslims and his implication in recent days that American foreign policy is always right and that we have a right to be imperialists.
Posted by Frank Staheli | September 30, 2007 9:43 PM
Newt is the only hope for a civilized, intelligent presidential choice. He MUST be drafted!!! He knows he is needed - now, more than ever. Come on, Newt - the country NEEDS YOU!
Posted by Frank Leupp | October 1, 2007 1:03 AM