As would I, but in this instance Newt is wearing politician plaid as he speaks. He says he's thinking about his position after twelve years, doesn't actually do a mea culpa, mea maxima culpa. Remember he's a skilled orator and historian that chooses his words carefully. This is putting his wet finger up to test the direction of the political winds
Newt, get back to us when you've made your final considered position. Right now you sound like and unemployed couch potato telling his mom that he's thinking about getting a job.
Newt can be your stereotypical politician, but it’s refreshing that a person with his numerous flawed traits can say, “wait a minute perhaps I’m wrong.” Can you expect Obama to do the same?