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I’m listening to a discussion right now on TV about whether Newt Gingrich should (or can continue not to) respond to Mitt Romney as Romney unloads a fusillade of attacks on the new frontrunner.

Eventually, undoubtedly, he’ll have to, if Romney keeps it up. But at least for the moment, keeping quiet, taking the high (non-Newt) road is perfect for him. In part, virtually everything about Newt that’s bad (and the list is almost endless) is known. I’m not including whatever new might be found. But Mitt seems to be going after the old stuff. This is different from a relatively unknown candidate who’s being defined. GOP primary voters know Newt Gingrich. And they’re still buying. So while it’s not great, Newt’s vulnerability isn’t the same as a lot of candidates. Read More