It's important for a political party to question the electability of its candidates, especially when it comes to the presidency. If a candidate isn't electable in the general election, it matters little how popular he or she is with the base. Thus, I totally understand Republicans' reservations with Newt Gingrich. The man carries a lot of personal and professional baggage with him, which has been pointed out so often that it's not worth recapping here.
Is "President Gingrich" Really That Frightening?
Is "President Gingrich" Really That…
Is "President Gingrich" Really That Frightening?
It's important for a political party to question the electability of its candidates, especially when it comes to the presidency. If a candidate isn't electable in the general election, it matters little how popular he or she is with the base. Thus, I totally understand Republicans' reservations with Newt Gingrich. The man carries a lot of personal and professional baggage with him, which has been pointed out so often that it's not worth recapping here.