Newt Gingrich is hinting at a 3rd Party in 2012 :Opinion

Politico  has just released an article based on an interview with Newt Gengrich.  This is an interesting change of stance from one of the most loyal and vocal of the GOP.  It is no secret that the republican party is in disarray.  The Reagan era of smaller government and less spending is over.  It appears now that both parties are in favor of increased government programs, spending, and intervention.  Gengrich quoted, “During the period I was speaker, the U.S. government – for four years – total growth was 2.9 percent a year. Under Bush, it was 6.1 percent. … This year, I think it will be 36 percent in one year.”  This is astronomical.  Even under the Bush administration growth is absurd, but 36% is unsustainable.  

The republican part is in a very large predicament.  As people become more and more moderate on social issues, fiscal policy becomes a key issue in retaining party loyalty.  If the party of Lincoln and Reagon cannot reorganize itself and become the voice and body for fiscal and economic responsibility then it will surely die.  Tempers have flared.  There are many “movements” for change and if  each of these movements could be organized into one voice, there may be a viable 3rd-party candidate on the ticket in 2012.