Won't be sorry to see Lott go as majority leader, but not because of this. He's right. I would have voted for Thurmond, too, and there is not a shred of racism in me.
The Devil is allowed to play his games, and stir up confusion, but he won't have the last laugh.
I suggest you go read the "Dixiecrat" platform in 48' before you continue... The platform was 100% racist.