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Election 101: Ten questions about Newt Gingrich as a presidential candidate

The former speaker is a masterful strategist with a brilliant political mind. But a rocky marital record and a penchant for flame-throwing may jeopardize his candidacy.

7. What is his political experience?

AP Photo/Cheryl Senter
Former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich grabs a quick snack before speaking at the kick-off event for the The New Hampshire Republican State Committee¹s 'Live Free or Die' Speaker Series in Manchester, N.H. on April 20.

  • By Husna Haq Correspondent

Gingrich's first and only political office was as congressman representing Georgia’s Sixth District (1979-1999), which led to positions as House minority whip (1989-1995) and speaker of the House (1995-1999).

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