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Newt Gingrich Will Shake Up 2012 Presidential Race but Can’t Save the GOP

Newt Gingrich will add substance to the Republican field when he declares his candidacy for president, but we already have a professor as president—and the country is looking for something new, says Mark McKinnon.

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Newt Gingrich. Credit: Charlie Neibergall / AP Photo

Out with The Donald, in with The Newt.

Newt Gingrich is unlikely to woo enough voters to win the GOP presidential nomination, but he is certain to make it more interesting.

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