Gingrich also seemed to lack the courage of his proclaimed convictions just as his own personal life was also falling apart. What a disappointment! He is a good commentator with some original ideas, but he is no leader.
When Gingrich said that he often "melted" in the presence of Bill Clinton, Republicans should have immediately removed him as Speaker! Failure to do so: four more years of Clinton, and four more such years could well begin on Jan. 20, 2009.
Gingrich was the best leader the GOP has had in my lifetime. If not for the Contract with America the GOP might still be in the minority, the current crop of republicans will blow it by spending like Democrats.