How does removing himself from the spotlight at this point give him higher earning power? Or do you think someone paid him off?

he did all he could to raise his name recognition and now it is time to stop making enemies.

...to stop making enemies. The idea that he would try to do so uncoerced (or unbought-off)...well, I just can't fathom it.

and he only won 2.

He knows he isn't even qualified to be considered. He was Speaker of The House at one point. As much of an asshole that he is the guy can grasp some portion of reality.

I think he was got in it to try and cash in, then when he became front runner his ego stepped in and took over for a while. Now he is back to his original plan.


He was never a viable candidate, not even when he was ahead of everyone else.

"Secretary Of Polygamy"

and maybe the Romney's will buy about 10,000 of Newter's books.

Penguins who know how and where to bite?

Since, y'know, there's no proof that there was any reason he dropped out besides the fact that he knew he wasn't going to accomplish anything. This is pointless sensationalism.

Makes sense to me!

part of staying in the good graces of the national party...just in case for next time's sake. It's all orchistrated anyway.

... Romney didn't give him jack squat as Newt posed no threat whatsoever to his nomination.

How can he look like a strong candidate for president if he can't even sell himself to his own side?

.... still, there is a part of me that can't stand Newt getting anything of any kind. He's right up there with Grover Norquist on my list of people who I wish would disappear.

unfortunately...

1. pay off his campaign debt ....

2. possibly a cabinet position .. or a non-cabinet position ... but he will probably
be some place within the admin.

Should be obvious.