Newt was in the wrong. Coburn was in the right. Past history demonstrates which one had the better understanding of what is wrong in Washington.
Understanding what is wrong and being able to do something about it besides hurling molotov cocktails is a far different kettle of fish.
Newt was leader. He knew better than to make a nuclear strike that would be ineffective. Coburn did not.
Conservatives, especially radical conservatives never learn the lesson.
Politics is the art of the possible