Not that this will stop MSNBC from mentioning him every half-hour to help push the Democrats’ “l’etat, c’est Rush” message about the GOP, but his resignation has been duly tendered and the deed is done. What choice did he have, really? Now that there’s a purer, truer conservative on the scene who’s available to replace him, he did the only gallant thing he could and stepped aside. The clip doesn’t capture all his remarks on this subject today but I recommend listening to it before clicking this link. Otherwise you’ll spoil the surprise.

Exit question: Does this mean Darwinism’s back in vogue on the right? Click the image to listen.