[putupon]

But Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle, (D-S.D.), defended Lott

Lott is the DimRAT's best ally in the Senate and Tommie knows it. The last thing Dashole wants is a different majority leader.

[joyful1]

Lott is toast. An alternative to Lott is sorely needed!

[joyful1]

Lott is toast. An alternative to Lott is sorely needed!

[rambo316]

Yeah, right. Give me an F-ing break. Lott is a joke but it is a fact that there is, right now, a former member of the KKK on the democrat side. How about William Fullbright and Al Gore Sr. who were both segregationists and voted against the Civil Rights Act? Although I do like Williams and think that he has a good mind, I have not heard him say anything regarding Byrd, Fullbright or Gore Sr.

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[maica]

Senator Lott was about 6 years old when Strom ran for President. His memory on the 'issues' may be a little scanty.
I believe that his remarks came after a short video biography that was breathtaking in the listing of Strom's achievements.
Lott was carried away and got diarrhia of the mouth.

Storm was a Judge in the early 40s, when he resigned to join the army. He landed on D-Day - when he was over 40, himself - and even spent some time in the Pacific theater after that. Three years later he was running for president.

White Americans have to get beyond being bullied by black Americans - especially since white Democrats appear to get a pass on their words and actions.

[Servant of the Nine]

But Senate Democratic leader Tom Daschle, (D-S.D.), defended Lott against racism charges on Monday.

Yes, and if Lott stays on, Tom Dashle will own him.

In practice, It doesn't matter whether Lott is a racist, a fool, or both. The Republican Party doesn't have room for either in the Leadership, or even in office.

[xzins]

Lott's office issued a statement Sunday that read: "This was a lighthearted celebration of the 100th birthday of legendary Sen. Strom Thurmond. My comments were not an endorsement of his positions of over 50 years ago, but of the man and his life."

This was exactly the correct answer that Lott has provided. He is saying the equivalent of he was "making NICE-NICE at some old fart's birthday and it's the kind of stuff you say that you don't mean."

[Norman Arbuthnot]

"I thought it was very inappropriate. The room gasped when he said it ... I don't see how anyone else can defend it. I am not going to defend it," said Williams, who attended the party marking Thurmond's 100th birthday.

Armstrong's remarks are an indication of just how serious a gaffe this was for Lott. Unlike Jesse Jackson and Al Sharpton, he is not a race baiting demagogue. Williams is usually a staunch defender of Republicans and if he won't defend Lott than that indicates Lott has a real problem.

Lott has become a liability and he should step down as Majority Leader. After watching the video of Lott making the remark several times I find it hard to believe that it was made in jest. He seemed perfectly serious and that was a dum thing for someone in his postion to say. It pains me to see Lott give the Left the ammunition it needs to take him out because I think he is a fundamentally decent man, but he has made too many mistakes. Frankly, after the way he folded during Bubba's impeachment, I don't think he deserves to lead the Senate Republicans again.

[Petronski]

I don't understand how someone could be so DENSE as to say such a thing. He doesn't believe it, so why in the world would he say it?

He shouldn't give them the satisfaction of stepping aside, but the Republicans need to pick someone else.

[McGruff]

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[No dems 2002]

Senator Lott has, in my opinion, been like the Lot of the Bible, a dazed good guy. A guy who needs to be saved out of difficult situations and one who's too loathe to take a strong stand on things. Sure, he's a conservative, but he'd do better in the background.

Tom Delay, for instance, is a much better straight-shooter and a guy who's willing to stand for what he believes. I like Delay, and he may one day become House Speaker.

As for Senator Lott, I think the Senate would have done a lot better if he'd offered strong, uncompromised leadership. If he's not prepared to offer that leadership, than perhaps he should step aside and just be another senator in order to allow a real leader in his place.