Newt and the Pot of Gold

Newt Gingrich got paid a huge wad of $$$ for consulting with Fannie/Freddie.  This is supposed to be some sort of scandal?  Who cares?  As one who has been in consulting in the past, the answer to a client that overpays you is always "yes"!  Congrats to Newt.  Who knows what he promised or delivered...he got PAID.  That is the job.  One must get PAID!!!  The only reason to refuse clients are if they don't PAY or they are too stupid and annoying to deal with under any circumstances.  PERIOD.