Calling himself a "genuine outsider" on "Good Morning America" Monday, Gingrich touts his record of balancing budgets as Speaker while staying on the attack against the Bay Stater.

Newt: "If people want somebody who's going to shake up Washington, I think I can do it. You want somebody who's gonna be timid and manage the decay, they outta vote for Romney."

AND: Says he's "very comfortable" releasing his consulting contract with Freddie Mac and/but does not make firm commitment to do so.