Correct. Congress also has the power to limit the kinds of cases that federal judges could hear on appeal. All this is proper and constitutional. But that is NOT what Newt said. He spoke about not following Supreme Court judgments. This is totally different. Just think the howls of protests we’d hear on this site if Obama said something like this. Much as we embrace Newt’s constitutional values he may just have cooked himself with this remark. Expect leading conservative figures disassociate themselves from this remark in the next few days followed by a slump in the polls. Sad but inevitable.
If he believes the Scotus justices are wrong, he is required by his oath to oppose their rulings.
The Constitution says:
"Before he enter on the Execution of his Office, he shall take the following Oath or Affirmation: — "I do solemnly swear (or affirm) that I will faithfully execute the Office of President of the United States, and will to the best of my Ability, preserve, protect and defend the Constitution of the United States." "