Duh! Newt was responsible for republicans regaining the house after 40 plus years of being in the minority. Where the hell have you been?
Newt helped the republicans regain the House. It wasn't a one-man effort. I liked what he had to say while he had his day in the sun. I subscribed to his newsletter (only got one issue, it just seemed to dribble away like so much with him).
I think he still has a role to play, but more behind the scenes, planning strategy and the like.