[Sabertooth]

It took the b*tchslapping by Bush to get him on the air (smiling in a disingenuous way) stating that segregation is evil...

If I understand correctly, it took two slappings.

The second came publicly in Philly after Lott defied Bush and wouldn't disavow segregation on Larry King Live.

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Sorry I won't see it tonight. I have Tae Kwan Do testing and drinks afterward. Maybe the rerun at 11:30pm...

[Yaelle]

If I understand correctly, it took two slappings.

I heard that too. Doesn't that just say something about Lott? After his President, the leader of his party, ASKS HIM to formally and publicly disavow segregation, he chooses NOT to??? Where are HIS loyalties??

[TaRaRaBoomDeAyGoreLostToday!]

THE DNC ARE ALREADY CASHING IN ON THIS.

FROM THE DNC OFFICIAL WEB SITE

Republicans' Choice of Lott as Leader Reflects History of Racially Divisive Politics

Incoming Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott's recent statement that the country would have benefited from a presidential victory in 1948 by then-segregationist Strom Thurmond is part of a pattern of racially divisive politics.

Lott made virtually the same statement 22 years ago, has supported racist organizations, and suffers from other allegations of racial insensitivities throughout his past.

Recent allegations of voter intimidation by Republicans along with the choice of Lott as their incoming Majority Leader make it clear that Republicans continue to embrace the racially divisive politics of the past.

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