Are Republicans seriously going to nominate Newt for the presidency? I just had to ask that question. Isn't the same person who touted family values but has cheated on 2 of his 3 wives? He has regularly had extramarital affairs but wanted Clinton impeached for doing the same. This man for president? I guess this is a long way for me to say I don't like Newt so I'm not inclined to itemize why. Instead, I tend to wonder why people who like him want me to itemize my reasons for not liking him. There is no need...hypocrisy is enough.

I do, however, like Pres. Obama and feel his State of the Union address was quite good. Not simply because it was him delivering a message but because his assessment that he inherited a mess is just truthful. Expecting him to fix everything while simultaneously various factions work diligently to prevent his success is just silly. I think Obama did a lot of good, could have done more if Congress had worked with him. No one is perfect but with someone like Newt as an alternative, I know who will get my vote in the coming election.