From a psychological perspective, what you see as a “big ego” in someone like Gingrich and his behavior is actually a very needy ego. He is a bottomless pit of need.
Like Clinton and Obama, two famous needy Presidents, Gingrich came out of childhood lacking. He seeks approval and mass attention to such a degree that it will tend to cloud his ability to prioritize. He will choose what he wants over the best plan of action. Yes, he is smart and verbally adept. But he can’t use his powers well without emotional stability.
I did not support him for President because of this character flaw. A religious conversion can’t change it. And now you see his prioritizing in action: he chooses what he wants over statesmanship. We do not need another one of these as President.
We stand on the shoulders of men (& women) who have given their all, their lives even....to overcome evil.....to put others before themselves.