Poor, sad, inconsequential Newt "Poot" Gingrich. He likes to say stupid, bombastic things to get attention. Because he's stupid and bombastic, sure. But also, Poot thinks he's keeping the world holding its collective breath wondering if he's running for president next year (stop wondering: he is). Remember when Poot said Sonia Sotomayor's nomination should be withdrawn? (He didn't like the "wise Latina" comment among other things.) Now he wants Elena Kagan's nomination to be withdrawn. Of course, Poot wouldn't be happy with anyone Obama nominated; he'd even ask his own name to be withdrawn if Obama nominated him. It's all about Poot trying to get some free pub and cred with the tea baggers and the other cranks holding the Rethugs hostage. Poot doesn't have any scruples, convictions or ethics. Poot only has his mouth, his ego, and a media willing to give him a platform to offer "thoughts" that no one except Poot cares about.
