I am so sorry that Newt did poorly in the debate last night.  I really want him to win.  And it’s not because I’m a crook.

The good news: Newt Gingrich has reportedly received a former House colleague’s endorsement, something that has not been very common.

The bad news: It’s from Randy “Duke” Cunningham, the former California GOP congressman who is currently serving a 100-month sentence in federal prison on conspiracy, fraud and tax evasion charges.

So the congressvermin stick together, huh?

You can read the whole endorsement letter here, but I’ve already cut the good parts for you:

Newt, a voice out of the past. Down but not out and still fighting. First I do not want anything from you but have been watching the debates. I have 80% of inmates that would vote for you. They might not be able to but their extended families will.

You know, one of the striking things about Newt is that he can’t get the endorsement of his former colleagues because he’s such a whiny nincompoop.  So, this has got to mean a lot to him.

And that’s where the Newtenfreude comes in.

Thanks to Suzy for the heads-up.