It's sort of interesting and pathetic all at the same time that Gingrich would lobby so hard for support at this particular convention.
in the long run, it's meaningless, because it's a poor reflection of the overall electorate (even the primary voters). However, maybe Newt could use this as some kind of catalyst, since it's clearly getting harped on by Newters all around the web.
He doesn't have a prayer.
http://www.politics1.com/
"What is more interesting is that convention delegates all received a two-page letter that boasted "no one can articulate a Republican vision for America better" than Gingrich -- and it warned of "a significant risk that a moderate candidate will get the Republican nomination in 2008." The letter went on to attack McCain and former NYC Mayor Rudy Giuliani, saying "between them they have supported tax hikes, free speech restrictions, amnesty for illegal immigrants, gay marriage and abortion." The letter was signed by Republican National Committeeman Brian Sullivan, former State GOP Chair Chris Georgacas, former Republican National Committeeman Jack Meeks and several other leading state GOP activists. Former Congressman Vin Weber (R-MN) -- a close Gingrich ally -- also remains very influential in the Minnesota GOP."