OK, Newt is setting up a search site to see if he is a viable candidate for 2012.

[Frustratedlady]

By doing this, he is outside the SEC scrutiny. My question is, does he now have the legal ability to use his contributions as he sees fit...for his own needs...rather than for the purpose of poising for a possible slot in the race for POTUS 2012?

It just seems these people run for office, but suddenly become awfully rich in the process and disappear until time for the next presidential battle.

[Andy823]

1. That is alway his plan

Find ways to rip off his supporters for as much money as he can get! It's how he has been living since he left congress, he is simply a con man!

[Frustratedlady]

2. Well, if it isn't regulated, I guess it all boils down to...a fool and his money...

or, there's a fool born every minute. How people can be SO ignorant to continue to support this fool is beyond me.

Con man is an understatement.

[Kennah]

3. The Gingrich/O'Donnell ticket would scare the hell outta me

In some cultures, the newt is a sign of an approaching disaster.

And a witch, well hell, she can turn one into a newt.

[Frustratedlady]

4. Well, isn't that the way she financed her life between elections?

Did the SEC, court, or whatever clear her?

I'm sure Newt would enjoy having O'Donnell as a VP, as she would make him look like a member of mensa. Good idea. They would probably end up destroying each other.

[tanyev]

5. He should just poll all his ex-wives and ex-mistresses.

That should be a pretty fair sampling of the country.

[LiberalFighter]

6. Newt has opened an exploratory committe with a website. Not a search site.

And all campaigns are outside the SEC scrutiny unless they violate SEC rules, regulations, and laws. But, he has to file papers on a regular basis and abide by the rules, regulations, and laws of the FEC. Not as many but knowing Newt he will slip up and will do something that the FEC deems him to be a candidate and have to follow those rules, regulations, and laws intended for candidates.

[Frustratedlady]

7. I stand corrected. I was thinking exploratory but my fingers didn't listen.

And, also meant FEC. Sheesh! Can't listen to the news and multi-task at the same time.

[opihimoimoi]

8. He is just another DELUDED REPUBLICANNOT.....HE IS DANGEROUS....