Well that explains it.

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Other interesting bits of information pointed out by Talking Points Memo: Newt isn’t the most likeable according to poll respondents (8 percent), but he is considered by far the most experienced and knowledgeable candidate (58 percent).

Gingrich’s longtime habit of comparing himself to large historical figures also seems to be paying off. He easily won the question about which candidate is the most like Ronald Reagan.


Newt did end communism.

http://slatest.slate.com/posts/2011/12/04/newt_gingrich_leads_in_latest_iowa_poll.html