[Rockinfreakapotamus]

", I believe the demands on my time and the burden on my family is only going to increase over the next year."

What a selfish looser. Good riddance Jim!!

[Theodore R.]

Newt Gingrich left the speakership because the GOP took losses in the 1998 House races. Therefore, Gilmore was right to resign considering his lackluster performance as RNC chairman. Now, who would be a good replacement? Someone with a track record of getting people elected! Not just someone friendly to the White House.