Kirsten Powers collects evidence of Newt's self-understanding. My eternal favorite:
“Gingrich—primary mission: advocate of civilization, definer of civilization, teacher of the rules of civilization, arouser of those who fan civilization, organizer of the pro-civilization activists, leader (possibly) of the civilizing forces.”
If someone wrote me a letter like this, I'd assume he needed mental health care. I'm particularly struck by the random insertion of false modesty with that lovely parenthesis "(possibly)". But one thing seems clear at this point: Romney cannot beat Gingrich. Only Gingrich can beat Gingrich. But can he implode before he clinches the nomination? That's the establishment GOP's last hope.
The Dish 