Here's how Newt Gingrich's [http://www.draftnewt.org/on_the_issues/index.php] issue positions compare to the nine critical points.
Newt is not yet running, but a supporter group has reproduced his stands on many issues. He seems to be an extreme supporter of Classical economics who believes the market can solve all issues. I think Gingrich would simply continue the present administrations's policies.
1.Political Corruption: Score 0
No Mention - no surprise
2. Military/Industrial Complex: Score 0
Strong supporter of MIC - wish I had negative scores.
3. Energy: Score 1
Actually has thought about alternatives and wants to support research.
4. Unions - Labor and Consumer: Score 0
No Mention - no surprise
5. Income and Wealth Disparity: Score 0
Expresses concern about Social Security's future effects on working people - add 0.5, but his solution is to privatize it - subtract 0.5
6. Elections: Score 0
No Mention - no surprise
7. Judicial Independence: Score 0
No Mention - no surprise
8. Trade deficits: Score 0
No Mention - no surprise
9. Usury Law: Score 0
No Mention - no surprise
Gingrich scores 1 of 9 for a .110 average, Trade bait only, do not play
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