Newt Gingrich

R-Ga.

Former Speaker of the House

• Prioritizes the economy, national security, energy, healthcare and “religious liberty”
• Has had some roadblocks in his candidacy, including the resignations of several of his top staffers in June
• Was credited with the success of the Republican party in 1994 elections after co-writing the Contract with America
• Was named Man of the Year in 1995 by Time Magazine
• The founder of American Solutions for Winning the Future, designed to tackle major problems in a non-partisan way

Gallup polls show that Gingrich has never had a very positive public image.

Gingrich is not expected to appear in person at the straw poll, but has been included on the ballot since he is officially running for president.