"You've got to put this in context with the difficulties he was facing," said Neil Newhouse, a Republican political strategist. "He was just political toast."
McGreevey said his resignation wouldn't take effect until Nov. 15 to avoid a special election, a delay Republicans have criticized.
"I don't think it has to do with being gay, or even an extramarital affair," said Rosenthal, who has studied New Jersey politics for years.
"This was just the last thing. People got together -- Democratic leaders got together -- and let the governor know they've just got to have another candidate," he said.
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