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South carolina, an important early state, newt cut republicans off at the knees. that's why he had to call paul ryan and apologize. that's why he had to admit it is a mistake. it is such a fundamental tenant of the republican party that this -- this ryan budget was -- holy grail. house republicans. they feel like what kind of a leader would he be of our party if he doesn't understand what it is we care about? >> those of white house covered newt gingrich, in my case, 20 years, he talks a lot. i guess the -- question is can someone like that really survive on a daily base oys the campaign rail?...