and he's announcing that he's still thinking about it. on the website today that he announced, he said, "we are excited about exploring whether there is sufficient support for my potential candidacy." well, if he's going to do that, then this isn't going to be any fun at all because once again, newt gingrich will discover there is no real support for his candidacy. and we won't have newt gingrich to kick around during the presidential campaign. joining me now, david frum, former assistant and speechwriter to president george w. bush and the editor of frumforum.com. david -- >> thank you. >> am i being too rough on newt? the polls do not indicate a groundswell for mr. gingrich. >> you are being too rough on newt. he is popular with republicans. and he brings something that republicans badly need, which is a little excitement. this is -- you know, republicans have also been laid off. republicans also seeing their homes foreclosed. they also have children who can't find work. they want a message that is more