By Friday, tensions between the White House and Lott had grown. Sources say Lott made clear that if he were forced to step down from the Senate leadership, he would also likely resign his Senate seat, a significant development because Mississippi's current governor, Ronnie Musgrove, is a Democrat. He would appoint a replacement for Lott, presumably a Democrat, leaving the Republicans with a precarious one-seat margin.
Hmmm.....If Lott Quits the Senate, then McPAIN and Chafee will jump SHIP !!!!
Because we all know that Trent Lott's pride is FAR more important than conservatism, the GOP, the nation, the War on terror, a conservative judiciary, the American people, etc., etc. ...