[gabby hayes]

Bull to misperceptions, poor choice of words, and the like. His words clearly reveal ugly sentiments. All this Byrd, Condit, Hillary, etc. equivalency excuse-making can not obscure this fundamental fact. Those who trivialize Lott's words should read conservative black columnist Thomas Sowell's description of the indignities he personally suffered as a Marine during the Korean War from segregated public facilities. For Lott to continue to serve as senate majority leader will be immensely hurtful to the Republican Party.

[mc10]

he did well but not well enough to avoid hurting President Bush in '04

he should remain as senator but not majority leader

[mc10]

he did well but not well enough to avoid hurting President Bush in '04

he should remain as senator but not majority leader

[wingnuts'nbolts]

What has Mr. Sowell's experience got to do with this? Lott has not got a racist background, since segregation no Southern Politicians do. Trent was not responsible for the segregation in the South. In the 50's and 60's the world was turned upside down, especially in the South by Southern Blacks who had had enough! That was then this is now.

[CyberCowboy777]

Do you think Lott is a racist?

If so, do you think he should step down as a senator?

[Textide]

For Lott to continue to serve as senate majority leader will be immensely hurtful to the Republican Party.

I agree. But, being as Lott's position is a totally political one, it would benefit us more to have him ousted for something other than something for which Sharpton/Jackson would agree with.

To be clear: he should not be majority leader, but he shouldn't resign because of his statement. Bush should lean on him (and perhaps he lost his chance) and force him to resign through the RNC.