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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?

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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 Committee鹿s 'Live Free or Die' Speaker Series in Manchester, N.H. on April 20.

Gingrich's first and only political office was as congressman representing Georgia鈥檚 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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