Republican presidential candidate, former House Speaker Newt Gingrich, left, laughs as former presidential candidate Herman Cain introduces him during a campaign stop on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2012, in Atlanta, Ga.
Evan Vucci, Associated Press
WASHINGTON — Newt Gingrich's deputy campaign manager says the former House speaker has "tremendous staying power" in the Republican presidential sweepstakes.
Vince Haley also says Gingrich has "bold solutions" for the country's problems.
Haley says, for instance, the energy issue is a strong one for the former congressman, saying Americans "see the failure of government every day when they go to the gas stations."
He wouldn't speculate in a CNN interview on whether any of the GOP hopefuls can secure enough delegates to clinch the party's nod in advance of its convention in August.
Asked what would happen if there's a wide-open convention, Haley said, "I don't think it would be a bad thing."
He did acknowledge that Gingrich's candidacy would be "weakened" significantly if he doesn't win Georgia on Super Tuesday.
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Unfortunately, it's true. Gingrich has proven his staying power for the past decade. How anyone can see Gingrich as a viable presidential candidate is beyond me.
doesn't stay with women too long. glad to hear he has political staying power
'How anyone can see Gingrich as a viable presidential candidate is beyond me.' - ouisc
Then you need to talk to the Republican party.
Gingrich stole a victory for the Republican race for candidate to run for President right More..