Be disgusted all you want. If the entire Republican party labelled me "racist," and said "take your seat in the back, Trent, and shut up," I'd quit too. And so would you.
It's not blackmail. It's about self-respect.
Lott may decide to quit or hold another vote, but under no circumstances should he leave on Maxine Waters' or the WSJ's timetable.
No, it's blackmail. Invertebrates don't have self-respect.