I wish him the best in his new endeavors and I know his new team will make sure he keeps his mouth shut until he has approval to speak. Was he always stupid or did some ailment befall him?
He is getting rid of troublemakers within the party.
Next- He would not be able to collect his big fat pension if he ran in the next election. Would have to wait till 65.
He is 58.
When the pension changes were made, it was predicted that a number would retire. Financial planning. The new rules come into in 2015.