Gingrich Claims NBC's 'Under God' Omission Makes His Message 'Dramatically More Relevant

Count him down, but not out. Republican presidential candidate and former House Speaker Newt Gingrich is likely still trying to find his footing after losing his campaign manager and a number of top aides a few weeks back. And now, due to a recent media development, he may have the perfect opportunity to capture some attention.

Yesterday, Gingrich claimed that NBC's now infamous "under God" omission makes his message "dramatically more relevant." The NBC incident, which occurred over the weekend, may be seen as an opportunity for the politician to reinvigorate his campaign. The Hill has more:

Gingrich said that his ideas — particularly as articulated in his new book, A Nation Like No Other — are more salient following NBC's decision to edit out the words "under God" from a Pledge montage during this weekend's U.S. Open broadcast...

"I must say that my book, A Nation Like No Other, becomes dramatically more relevant after NBC’s decision that they will edit out 'under God' in the Pledge of Allegiance," Gingrich said during an appearance on the conservative Hugh Hewitt radio show.

Gingrich is the first GOP candidate to discuss the omission. His new book and his campaign both embrace American exceptionalism -- the idea that the U.S. is unique and unlike any other nation in history. Whether or not his campaign will be long-winded has yet to be determined, but from a political standpoint, utilizing the recent situation for his benefit is a savvy move.