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Gingrich decides against 2008 run for the White House

WASHINGTON: Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich will not run for president in 2008 after determining he could not legally explore a bid and remain as head of his tax-exempt political organization, a spokesman said Saturday.

"Newt is not running," spokesman Rick Tyler said. "It is legally impermissible for him to continue on as chairman of American Solutions (for Winning the Future) and to explore a campaign for president."

This is a disappointment. Gingrich was the preferred potential candidate of James Dobson of Focus On the Family, & I so looked forward to Newt & Rudy Giuliani jawing at each other over family values.