Mark Halperin on Newt Gingrich Running for President: 'He May Do It'

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Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich has generated news lately by saying he's "never been this serious" about running for president. While some assume Gingrich is merely attempting to generate buzz in order to sell books, Time magazine's Mark Halperin said on Tuesday's "Morning Joe" that he takes Gingrich very seriously.

According to Halperin:

"He's serious. Look, he's at an age where, if he doesn't run this time, he may never get to run. He does want to be president. Obama looks weak. It's not a strong field right now. And he is looking. He's talking to people. He's got Joe Gaylord, his longtime political operative . . . talking to people. . . . He may not do it in the end, but I'm telling you, this is not just for selling books -- he may do it."

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Having recently hosted Gingrich on my podcast, I also got the sense he was serious in considering a run for president.

Filed Under: Matt Lewis and the News

Tagged: joe scarborough, Mark Halperin, morning joe, newt gingrich

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jdeitle

Go Newt, Go!! How about a Newt/Sara ticket? I would love to see two strong individuals in the white house who are conservative, understanding and supportive of the US constitution and can reserve Obama's liberal policies.

July 13 2010 at 2:11 PM Report abuse Permalink +4 rate up rate down Reply

Tom

Exactly the person a "family values" party should nominate!

July 13 2010 at 1:49 PM Report abuse Permalink +4 rate up rate down Reply

flkewlkid00

this old retread who reeks of controversy would certainly be a welcome candidate for the dems to run against.this is what we need more archaic thinking and economic policies that will drag us even further into the poor house.this is just another one of those family values,do as i say not as i do,hippocrites.

July 13 2010 at 1:45 PM Report abuse Permalink -1 rate up rate down Reply

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