How Electable Is Newt?

Not very:

In a recent ABC News/Washington Post poll, only 36 percent of independent voters regard Gingrich positively, with 43 percent holding a negative view. Their assessment of Romney is far sunnier—45 percent favorable and only 30 percent unfavorable. Gingrich's high negatives come even before Democratic attack ads begin reminding people of his many shortcomings—including his confirmed ethical lapses as House Speaker and his lucrative Washington influence-peddling. They also come before Gingrich has had months to remind everyone just how volatile and unlikable he can be.