The AP reports that former House Speaker Newt Gingrich says the odds are he won't run for president, though he still hasn't made a firm decision and won't until the end of September.
Gingrich gives himself 4-to-1 odds against running for president, an assessment that conflicts with his recent pronouncements about seeking the Republican nomination. Last month, Gingrich said "it is a great possibility" that he would pursue the presidency. But he told The Associated Press this week he would give it "4-to-1 odds" against, saying he enjoys being a pundit and book author.
Gingrich outlined his decision-making process to the AP: After holding national Internet-based workshops on Sept. 27 and 29, he will decide whether to form an exploratory committee on Sept. 30. If he does form a committee, he will decide whether to run by Nov. 6, about one year from Election Day 2008.
The story doesn't say so, but it's safe to assume that Fred Thompson's entry into the race is another reason Gingrich likely won't run.
Newt Gingrich is a brilliant strategist, but he has to be kidding. He was censured by congress for a stunning ethics violation and was cheating on his wife during the Clinton impeachment. Gimme a break, Newtie.
Posted by: Claire Celsi | June 9, 2007 8:32 PM | Permalink to Comment