Presidential GOP hopeful NEWT GINGRICH top aides all resign SUDDENLY!

Newt Gingrich's campaign manager and numerous other key aides have resigned en masse delivering a torpedo to his hopes for the Republican presidential nomination.

Ginrgrich PR flack Rick Tyler told AP he’s resigning too  --along with campaign manager Rob Johnson, senior strategists and top Newt aides in key primary

and caucus states of Iowa, New Hampshire and South Carolina.

 No one knows WHY yet.

A major political scandal may be brewing  - or, more simply, rats deserting the proverbial sinking ship.

LATEST: Newt says he intends to stay in the race.

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