We will see. Shortly after the announcement it was revealed that Gingrich will join the CBA's Squad of Umpires. Gingrich will start umpiring cosmic games beginning with the 1997 Season on March 15. It is not uncommon for individuals who have had ethical problems to end up as CBA umpires. The logic of these appointments has to do with giving individuals a chance to atone and redeem themselves by being put into situations which require keen judgement and fair-mindedness.
Baseball umpiring is a perfect milieu for that type of experience.
Gingrich has had his share of experience in the political ethics arena. On the other side of the coin, Gingrich now finds himself embroiled in his own personal ethical controversey. He has admitted to the use of inappropriate campaign financing tactics. We have no doubt but that Newt Gingrich will be a stellar contributor to the Squad of Umpires at the Cosmic Baseball Association. The 1997 Wonderland Warriors have drafted close to a dozen rookies in a bold attempt to win the Overleague pennant.