Gingrich’s allies on Capitol Hill say he wants to hold more meetings with potential backers and hopes to unveil more congressional endorsements in the near future.

A GOP strategist speaking anonymously told The Washington Post last week that Gingrich planned to roll out endorsements from lawmakers to rebut claims that he was a poor leader in the House.

As of Monday afternoon, Romney had 56 congressional endorsements, including the seal of approval from nine senators. Gingrich has only eight endorsements, and not one from a senator…

Gingrich garnered the endorsement of one famous Georgian this week. John Rocker, a former star pitcher for the Atlanta Braves and native of Statesboro, touted his candidacy during a radio interview with sports commentator Mike Silva.