Gingrich Takes the GOP Convention to School With Newt University

Professor Gingrich

Deprived of center stage in Tampa, the ex-candidate is hosting Newt U. Lloyd Grove joins a class.

Published Aug. 28 2012 1:54AM EDT

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Newt Gingrich, who wrote his doctoral dissertation on “Belgian Education Policy in the Congo, 1945–1960,” but gave up his academic career 34 years ago when he left West Georgia College to run for congress, is playing professor once again.

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Gingrich Takes the GOP Convention to School With Newt University

Deprived of center stage in Tampa, the ex-candidate is hosting Newt U. Lloyd Grove joins a class.

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