I'll give Newt a 'C'

by Smitty (via Hot Air)

Allah Pundit links Newt eating some crow on Hannity. Allah throws on an interesting spin:

His endorsement was always strategic, to support Republican leaders at the local level and dissuade third-party challenges next year.

Well, that's all very tactical. I appreciate that Newt feels himself a sports coach, looking to score the points required to win the game.

However, if the game itself is more of a problem than the other team, then I wonder if Newt's approach has much strategic value.

Keep drifting to starboard, Newt: you'll get there. Also, that dream coalition will materialize. Attempts to dissuade third-party challenges are likely to hurt more than they help.