Newt blew the impeachment because he laid low knowing he was living in a glass house vis a vis adultery. He let conservatives down. And yes I know that Clinton was impeached for perjury. We got 1% of Newt instead of 100% when we needed it.
Newt did the right thing by stepping down. Livingston did the right thing by stepping down. Remember this all happened during the holidays. Tom "The Hammer" caught the Dems off guard during the holiday break. The Dems expected the impetus for impeachment had to come through the speaker's leadership and old Tommy outfoxed them. I think the only way Clinton got impeached was by the unexpected almost surprise attack by DeLay. To say Newt blew the impeachment is just not an accurate reading of historical fact and is just as mean spirited on your part as it was by Tyrell.