Synopsis

In 1996, correspondent Peter J. Boyer offered an intimate examination of Newt Gingrich, the figure who propelled the Republican Party to a majority in Congress. The piece delves into the formative experiences – the childhood, the individuals, and the pivotal moments – that sculpted Gingrich's character and ultimately charted the course of his political ascent. It explores how he orchestrated the GOP’s rise to power, revealing the strategies and forces that drove this remarkable transformation.