[cardinal4]

Because he's so rabid,I feel it makes him ineffective as a politician.Im a staunch conservative,but I thought Newt was a little too rabid.And as time went on,he became a less credible political leader.While Leahy might be in with DEMs now,if he continues this anti Bush anti Republican stance,at a time when the nation is firmly in Bushes corner,he will lose credibility in his own party.Then I believe he will be a loose cannon in charge of the JC.He will make desicions based on personal feelings,than for the good of the people.The difference here is Newt resigned before he got canned.

[johnqueuepublic]

Loved Newtie, his personal life did him in politically, at least he had the class to resign instead pulling a Clinton.

I wish we had someone left in Congress that could be as succinct, witty as Newt with his big picture mentality.