[TLBSHOW]

"There are some people in Washington who have been trying to nail me for a long time," Lott said. "When you're from Mississippi and you're a conservative and you're a Christian, there are a lot of people that don't like that. I fell into their trap and so I have only myself to blame."


He wouldn't say who those political enemies were.

Trent Lott

the enemy is the gutless republicans

[TLBSHOW]

Lott had just finished hanging a swing for his granddaughter. Lott made no comment to reporters about resigning his Senate leadership post, and just wished everyone a Merry Christmas.

[maxter]

Lott has taken responsibility for his ill advised statements. He has done the right thing by stepping down. What you portray would definitely happen if he remained in his post. The republicans, for their part, had little choice. They have essentially made the play that will get this controversy behind them to a great extent.

[Polybius]

Trent Lott....... the enemy is the gutless republicans

Some of us would say, "The enemy is a gutless Republican: Trent Lott".

Transcript: Lott Interview on BET