Newt was my congressman before and while he was Speaker.
The problem is, he has good ideas but he has no courage. He can be rolled by almost anybody (Clinton, Pelosi . . . ) because he doesn't really believe in anything except Himself. Massive ego, no principles is a bad combination.
I agree he needs an advisory role or the VP slot where he can be a wide-ranging attack dog, which is what he does best.
Shame that such a good mind is wasted in a man with no moral framework.
READ THIS:
NEWT TURNS FIRE ON CAIN - POLITICO By ALEXANDER BURNS, Politico 11/11/11 3:18 PM EST
Newt Gingrich said Friday that Herman Cain should not have joked about Anita Hill potentially endorsing him for president, arguing in a radio interview that harassment is not something to be joked about. He said this during a Laura Ingraham interview. I'm sure the 'left' is giving him kudos on this one. Anita Hill is their sainted darling!
You can read more of what he said at the Politco site.