Conservatives looking for an alternative to Mitt Romney have put Newt Gingrich into a temporary lead for the Republican nomination. Steve Champman reminds us that Newt has backed many big government “innovations” – cap & trade, mandated health insurance, and much much more. Read Mr Chapman’s expose @ http://reason.com/archives/2011/12/05/supporting-newt-gingrich-over-mitt-romne
In other news, former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson will speak at an even sponsored by the Florida Libertarian Party. Governor Johnson has been frozen out of the Republican debates, and may seek the Libertarian Party nomination for President in 2012. The Florida Independent reports @ http://floridaindependent.com/59301/gary-johnson-libertarian-party-of-florida