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Fridays with Erick Erickson: Gingrich  
December  11, 2011 

It really is amazing to see Newt Gingrich’s come back. I had written him off for dead before the summer, as did most other political observers. But he has come back largely on his debating skills. I’d pay big money to see him debate Barack Obama. It appears I won’t have to pay anything; it just might happen. 

Gingrich is going to come under withering attacks in the next few weeks. Like Herman Cain, women will start coming forward. Unlike Cain, others will come forward who say Gingrich’s record is lousy. We’re going to see a close examination of Gingrich that will make the TSA examinations of 85 year olds look like no big deal. 

The thing Gingrich has going for him is Christmas. The attacks will come as people prepare for the holiday season. People are starting to tune out. Many will tune out for these attacks. Others will have a “there they go again” attitude. If Gingrich can hold on and get some money, he may be the nominee. 

That, in and of itself, is amazing. 

—Erick Erickson