Why is Newt Gingrich in these debates ? he isn't a serious candidate

[JI7]

he isn't giving any specifics of his plans like the other candidates. he just seems to be there to take shots at Obama and other Democrats and to plug his website.

even Ron Paul and Herman Cain who don't have much chance are at least offering their plans.

[provis99]

1. I think Newt Gingrich drops acid.

Then he goes to the Republican debates because they help with the psychadelic trip.

[Sheepshank]

2. "2012 Presidential Candidate" looks good on his sales package resume

..you know, the one offering phoney awards to businesses. The awards that business have to buy from Newt. He's made millions off those awards.

[A-Schwarzenegger]

3. He's the Cuteness Factor

a la the E-Trade baby.
Plus, it is his job to inform a questioner
that it is not a debate.

[eShirl]

He's there for the complimentary donut basket.

[Broderick]

4. He is the darling once again with the far right

He expects his "cut" so to speak.

[Capitalocracy]

5. None of them is a serious candidate.

But one of them's going to win anyway.

[Kennah]

6. He's following in Palin's footsteps

He's figured out that in the GOP if you say outrageous shit while campaigning you make money.

[Johonny]

7. Hanging around like McCain did

Basically waiting/hoping the same voters move towards him after the other candidates scare away voters. Might have worked had Bachmann done better.

[Dover]

8. ..to make everyone else look smarter and more attractive?..n/t

[TheCowsCameHome]

9. If he's not included he'll cry like he did when

he couldn't ride Air Force One.