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  • Mr. Gingrich, 67, told the Associated Press that he would focus on helping Republican candidates through the midterm elections in November, then decide in February or March whether to seek the GOP nomination.

    Gingrich weighing run for White House →

  • "You couldn't be the first Republican speaker in a generation and engage in a contest with Bill Clinton for setting the direction of the country and run for president," Mr. Gingrich said. "It wasn't physically doable."

    Gingrich weighing run for White House →

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