Gingrich: I Still Have Public Support

Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich said Monday he still has strong support among the GOP electorate, despite the exodus of 18 top staffers, and the relentless, scathing media attacks — and he doesn’t believe the constant “gossip” detracts from his message.

“We have had a steady base of support all through the last month of the media attacks,” Gingrich told Fox News’ Neal Cavuto. “And the fact is, I was just in Indianola [Iowa] on Saturday with tea party [supporters] talking to people about ideas, about creating jobs, cutting taxes, repealing . . . bills that are over-regulating America — and I found a very good response.