Hmm. Somebody might be listening: New Contract With America?

Here's what Newt Gingrich suggests GOP leaders focus on in run-up to midterms:

1. Jobs, jobs, jobs
2. Balance the budget
3. An American energy plan
4. Congressional appropriations reform
5. Litigation reform
6. Real health reform
7. Every child gets ahead
8. Protect religious liberty
9. Protect Americans, not the rights of terrorists
10. Defending America is job one for government

Devil's in the details, and, as Newt says, a "contract" is a commitment to act, not a party platform. Pounding some of these key points is how Brown won Massachusetts.