Perhaps enough time has passed from the media's "Newt is Evil" phase for people to give him a listen. I just remember back in '97 or so some very conservative people spouting "Newt's a crook" and all that jazz.
Well, I remember the media working 24/7 to bring Newt down. That should show anyone good he was. Remember, the Democrats in congress tossed out ethics violations everyday. They eventually had their day.