I wouldn't call it a negative view .. IMO it is a realistic view
The fact is, yes we have been attacked and accused before .. but this time it's my thinking also, the left will really go on the attack with the racist issue and one by one go after the Republicans
Personally I think Lott will end up leaving mainly because these attacks are not going to go away and also because .. well everyone pretty much agrees he is a failure as ML
The bottom line is .. we are going to have to prepare ourselves as a party to what the futre brings
The shame of it is that whoever replaces Lott will be no more effective than he is. That is the political reality in this country. The group identity minefield is too pervasive for anything other than a holding action and then the poor slob will be accused of selling out.