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GOP Senator: It's Time For Lott To Go
CBS News ^ | December 18, 2002 | Bob Fuss

Posted on 12/18/2002 6:47:22 PM PST by ewing

By the days end, at least 10 Senate Republicans contacted by CBS News have endorsed Lott's leadership, a small boost for the embattled Senator, but far short of the 26 he will need from the Senate GOP Caucus to keep his job reports CBS News Washington Correspondant Bob Fuss.

Those standing with Lott include:

Mike Dewine-Ohio

Orrin Hatch-Utah

Arlen Specter-Pennslyvania

Lott still believes a majority of the 51 Senate Republicans support him.

'I'm telling you this morning, I am hanging in there,' he told the Biloxi Chamber of Commerce on Wednesday.

(Excerpt) Read more at cbsnews.com ...


TOPICS: News/Current Events; Politics/Elections; US: District of Columbia; US: Mississippi
KEYWORDS: cbsnews; chester; comeupshort; foundwanting; gopcaucus; handgrenades; headcount; horeshoes; lott; nada; noconfidence; noperfect10; notevenclose; notgood; notgoodenough
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To: Fred Mertz
I know how you feel, because if Lott stays I will want to go. But I'm no quitter.
21 posted on 12/18/2002 6:56:43 PM PST by TBall
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To: Fred Mertz
Will you go if Chester gets a plum committee assignment and stays in the Senate?
22 posted on 12/18/2002 6:57:03 PM PST by ewing
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To: ewing
It is my understanding that the only way a new vote for ML can come up is with a unanimous vote - guess who says he won't vote for one? Yep, Trent Lett.

I'll say it again, if Lett had fought as hard for conservatives, as he's fighting to preserve his power, he wouldn't have to fight this hard.

23 posted on 12/18/2002 6:57:10 PM PST by Nephi
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To: ewing
That is all that will go on the record, and is consistent with Russerts reporting on NBC that Lott is 'far short' of the number needed.

FOXNEWS says Lott's got a "solid" 19.

Numbers are all over the place.

24 posted on 12/18/2002 6:57:12 PM PST by sinkspur
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To: ewing
Bob Fuss???
25 posted on 12/18/2002 6:58:30 PM PST by Libertina
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To: sinkspur
Was that number on Sean Hannity or Rush's show?

The both could be correct if FOX is counting 'leaners' toward Lott..

26 posted on 12/18/2002 6:59:09 PM PST by ewing
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To: wimpycat
Good words from Graham. Thanks.
27 posted on 12/18/2002 6:59:44 PM PST by what's up
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To: Nephi
I've heard the same thing, this unamious vote may be just on the final consent by voice and not the initial ballots.

Then again, Lott may vote for himself on the voice roll call and draw out the process.

28 posted on 12/18/2002 7:00:35 PM PST by ewing
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To: ewing
I have a feeling the Republicans will end up letting Lott stay as Majority leader, and also end up slitting their own throats as usual.
29 posted on 12/18/2002 7:01:29 PM PST by Husker24
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To: slimer
Where will you go?

Somewhere where the thought police don't dominate. I can't stand Lott very much, but I'll stand up for his right to speak freely. If the Pubbies (not the Dims) take him out of the picture, I'll walk. Probably south of the border somewhere.

30 posted on 12/18/2002 7:01:33 PM PST by Fred Mertz
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To: ewing
As of late afternoon I had heard that Lott has 19 senators lined up so far, he needs 7 more to cinch a win to retain leadership position.

Maybe Senator Lott could head oversight of the Disinformation Information Intelligence Agency that doesn;t exist, or does it?
31 posted on 12/18/2002 7:01:37 PM PST by NormsRevenge
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To: Nephi
Ain't that the truth!
32 posted on 12/18/2002 7:02:26 PM PST by old school
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To: Fred Mertz
I know how you feel. If Lott goes I'll still stay, but I don't know if I'll ever feel the same way about the Republican party.
33 posted on 12/18/2002 7:05:32 PM PST by SoCar
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To: NormsRevenge
I mean, look at the weak-links standing by Lott; Orrin Hatch, Arlen Specter! Please!
34 posted on 12/18/2002 7:05:42 PM PST by old school
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To: ewing
And you believe cbs the clinton broadcasting service ha.
35 posted on 12/18/2002 7:06:32 PM PST by solo gringo
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To: Fred Mertz
Jumpin' Jim Jeffords supports Lott and he's already left.
36 posted on 12/18/2002 7:08:41 PM PST by Mike Darancette
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To: NormsRevenge
If he gets another 7 they won't need to have the Caucus.
37 posted on 12/18/2002 7:09:48 PM PST by ewing
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To: Fred Mertz
A majority of Republican senators = thought police? Go ahead south, sounds like you would be happy under a dictatorship.
38 posted on 12/18/2002 7:10:27 PM PST by TBall
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To: TBall
Aren't you the guy who had a crush on Monica Lewinsky?
39 posted on 12/18/2002 7:11:38 PM PST by Fred Mertz
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To: Fred Mertz
I don't remember that, but I do recall posting on the Madame Allbright's voluptuous breasts.
40 posted on 12/18/2002 7:13:22 PM PST by TBall
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