NEW : Newt Gingrich criticizes President Obama for ` ` dishonest scare tactics '' He has assembled a fundraising team and told supporters he plans to raise $ 100 million . `` I 'm announcing my candidacy for president of the United States because I believe we can return America to hope and opportunity , '' the former speaker said in a campaign video posted online . ` His agenda includes overturning health care reform and restructuring the EPA . Other topics : Pushing more development of energy efficiency and opposing tax cuts .
NEW : Newt Gingrich criticizes President Obama for ` ` dishonest scare tactics '' He has assembled a fundraising team and told supporters he plans to raise $ 100 million . His agenda includes overturning health care reform and restructuring the EPA . Other topics : Pushing more development of energy efficiency and opposing tax cuts .