In a series of questions in the latest Washington Times/JZ Analytics poll, Republican primary voters nationwide were most intrigued by Mr. Gingrich, saying he is the one they most want to see appear on “Dancing With the Stars,” and that he is the one who most reminds them of a favorite relative.

But he also most reminds them of a bad teacher.

“This is a guy who rings bells and whistles,” said John Zogby, the pollster who conducted the survey.