Like Obama? Root for Newt

An interesting poll and accompanying analysis, showing that Mitt Romney is a much stronger general election challenger for President Obama than Newt Gingrich would be.  This is a clear illustration of the point we have discussed in class-- that candidates who may thrill primary voters face a very different challenge in trying to win the general election.  Gingrich is popular with conservatives but would have a difficult time winning over moderates and independents, let alone Democrats.