https://pjmedia.com/rogerkimball/2011/12/28/it-aint-over-til-its-over/feed/PJ Media is a leading news site covering culture, politics, faith, homeland security, and more. Our reporters and columnists provide original, in-depth analysis from a variety of perspectives.en-usWed, 10 Jun 2026 06:02:21 -0400<![CDATA[And it ain’t over yet. A week, said the British politician Harold Wilson, is a long time in politics. It was just last week, on December 22, that Conrad Black, though describing Newt Gingrich as “a completely unfeasible president,” could also note that he is “now the leading contender for the Republican nomination.” Newt thought so, too.  Less than a month ago, he blithely assured ABC’s Jake Tapper that “I’m going to be the nominee.” And just why did he think so? “It’s very hard not to look at the recent polls and think that the odds are very high I’m going to be the nominee.”]]>Wed, 28 Dec 2011 07:49:35 -0500<![CDATA[Roger Kimball]]>https://pjmedia.com/roger-kimball/2011/12/28/it-aint-over-til-its-over-n116723