Former House Speaker announces he 's suspending funding . A Republican strategist said that Gingrich 's run reflected how badly the party wanted a big thinker in the White House . Gingrich leaves campaign trail $ 4.3 million in debt . Analysts say 2012 campaign will have mixed results on his political legacy . Obama 's campaign peaked with early results in South Carolina .
Former House Speaker announces he 's suspending funding . Gingrich leaves campaign trail $ 4.3 million in debt . Analysts say 2012 campaign will have mixed results on his political legacy . Obama 's campaign peaked with early results in South Carolina .