have to grapple with aspects of his life and career that could give pause to elements of the Republican primary electorate, including a lack of a well-established association with religious conservatives and attendant questions about his two divorces. So as he travels the country, he is striking two related notes: that the nation faces not just a fiscal crisis but also a loss of its moral foundation, and that his conversion to Catholicism two years ago is part of an evolution that has given him a deeper appreciation for the role of faith in public life.
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Gingrich's 2012 Campaign Places More Emphasis On Religious Faith
Today's New York Times reports that as former House speaker Newt Gingrich gears up for a run for the 2012 Republican nomination for President, in his public appearances he is placing a new emphasis on religious faith. The Times says that on the campaign trail, Gingrich will:
