Newt-o-meter: democrats used to want a new JFK. Now, they're hunting for the next Newt Gingrich--the politician with a roadmap back to power.

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Upside Downside Rating Harry Enough back-room smarts Not enough fron-room **1/2 Reid to hold together the charisma to hold the Democratic Caucus. attention of a gardent gnome. Howard Already familiar to Yeah, that's because ** Dean most Americans of ... well, you know. Nancy Pioneered the creation It was a mess of * Pelosi of the Democrats' own policy-wonk speak and Contract with America. shout-outs to interest groups that was rightly ignored. Barack Those eyes, that smile, Freshmen senators are *** Obama that voice. Tell us supposed to be seen again about One and not heard. America, Barack...