If he resigns before the end of the year he is bound by the lobbying laws in place now (one year hiatus between resignation and lobbying). If he waits until later he is bound by the laws that will come into play in 2008, precluding any lobbying activity for two years after he leaves offiee. If he intends to exert any kind of influence in DC, resigning now is the smart thing to do. So it’s probably about money.
As if he couldn't get along on the triple figures salary he was being paid to be a Senator plus the pension he'll now get?! He was a SELLOUT during the Impeachment and he's a SELLOUT now!!!!!!!!
Who really wants Lott out there lobbying - other than corporate interests? He won't be acting in the name of the American people.