[PhiKapMom]

I'm somewhat mystified by Newt's behavior. If he felt so compelled to discuss the issue, there were avenues available, other then going to the media and whining in public

You and me both. Wondered on another thread if his comments were taken out of context but now they are also in Newsweek. Am with you -- why give them an interview?

[Reagan Man]

I saw Newt on MTP this morning and he repeated the remarks he made to Newsweek. I seriously question whether Gingrich gets it. While Saddam is on the loose, Iraqi`s will be always looking over their shoulder. For many Iraqi's, the idea of Saddam's Regime coming back into power, won't go away until the "Butcher of Baghdad" is finally located and thrown into jail.

[cwb]

I can't say how much credibility to give the Newsweak report but Newt was on Russert's show today voicing some concerns over why we haven't turned over more control to the Iraqi's. I didn't know about the Newweak report until just now, but I think this explains why Newt was a guest on Meet the Press, this AM.