[Torie]

No, Lott was not in the call. Of course, Lott has not taken the opportunity to say that he will not resign from the senate. That is probably something he should do at some point, if he wants to try to win this thing. Otherwise, senators will be asked if they supported Lott because he blackmailed them. That cannot stand. In short, Lott's failure to do so, would be an indication that he knows the jig is up, and just wants to keep folks guessing, so that they have to sweat for awhile.

[marajade]

Which makes it kinda weird why Nickles would suggest caucusing in the first place without the votes to oust Lott...

[habs4ever]

Torie, Lott has no obligation to reveal himself anymore, while Nickles is out got his neck.Let Nickles run with it for a while, if he wants, but a good poker player wouldn't show his cards right now, would he?

[deport]

Oh, I think the jig is up alright... Lott is history and will head back to MS, imo. The blood has been let and dumpen in the water aided and abetted by many factions of the Republican party, Democrats, CDC, NOW, Media pundits, you name it.

But the Republicans will now dance the Democrat Jig for many moons to come.... but that is where they best operate from... bitching and complaining rather than leading.

Reality sucks sometimes.

[aristeides]

Of course, Lott has not taken the opportunity to say that he will not resign from the senate.

According to yesterday's Washington Post, he issued precisely such a statement, through a spokesperson.