Nope. He announced this a couple months ago and the likely reason is that Senate rules for the no lobbying period after leaving is going from one to two years as of January 1st. He can get on the K Street gravy train at the end of 2008 instead of having to wait until 2010 if he left two weeks later.
>>>He announced this a couple months ago
Where did it say that in the article?
Never mind, I found the reference in another article. You were right. Thank you.
>>>Lott, 66, had announced in his home state Nov. 26 that he would step down by year’s end<<<
http://www.picayuneitem.com/local/local_story_353133230.html
He can get on the K Street gravy train at the end of 2008 instead of having to wait until 2010 if he left two weeks later.