No, Lott is out. He's definitely gone. The clue is that JC Watts changed sides after supporting him. Lott has arranged his own lynching, and in return he'll get a good chairmanship.
The only question now is, who will replace him? This insincere senator from TN, or someone better? I am hoping for someone better, although there's also the possibility of doing worse.
Frist is a good man. You have problems with him, fine. Don't smear him because YOU are a one issue voter.