Fla. Tea Party Likes Gingrich's Bold Leadership Style

by Greg Allen, NPR

Newt Gingrich was forced to defend his record as House speaker and later as a consultant to mortgage giant Freddie Mac during Monday night's GOP presidential debate in Tampa, Fla. And he said he was the type of bold, tough leader Washington needs. That's the part of his record that appeals to many of his supporters in the Tea Party.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, January 24, 2012