Newt also says he was influenced by Contract with America . The ideas in that document , he told me , `` gave us our freedom . '' He says he signed Contract 20 years ago ; it helped GOP win the House . He says it was detailed prior to passing specific bills , guided Republicans in governing . Gingrich : Too many leaders abandon ideals of democracy once they join the political class .
Newt also says he was influenced by Contract with America . He says he signed Contract 20 years ago ; it helped GOP win the House . He says it was detailed prior to passing specific bills , guided Republicans in governing . Gingrich : Too many leaders abandon ideals of democracy once they join the political class .