For at least the last three or four years, Gingrich’s appearances at the Conservative Political Action Conference (CPAC) have been must-see affairs. He usually takes the stage to the tune of “Eye of the Tiger,” then delivers a strong speech filled with red meat for conservatives in the audience who remember his glory days.
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In years past, Gingrich has embraced his role as a GOP patriarch, explaining conservative ideas and solutions to the problems of the modern era. This year, however, Gingrich takes the stage at a time when his sagging campaign for president needs a boost.
Conservative activists aren’t happy with the idea of nominating Mitt Romney. What’s more, Gingrich has multiple supporters in prominent CPAC time slots: Herman Cain, Rick Perry, and Sarah Palin.
The question, then, is who shows up this time? Will it be Newt, the conservative patriarch, who explains to the movement why Obama must be defeated, or will it be Alamo Newt, warning conservatives that he is their last chance to avoid nominating Mitt Romney?
