Former House Speaker Newt Gingrich debuts in Friday’s edition of The Examiner as a weekly political commentator, writing a broadly focused column on national and international politics, public figures and current issues.

“Mention Newt Gingrich and people instantly think of the Contract with America in 1994 that propelled the Republican Party to gain majorities in the House and Senate for the first time in 40 years,” said Ryan McKibben, president of Clarity Media, which publishes the Examiner.