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What the hell kind of principle is that?

I agree with you, but, think about this: how stupid can those RATS who are calling for Lott's head be? You'd think they would want him around to keep taking advantage of. Makes you wonder if we will hear anything from the Senate leadership who know his true stripes.

That's the problem. Dasshol and company want a weakened Lott as Majority Leader. Did you notice that Dasshol personally gave Lott a pass and with a smerk on his face I might add? Translation is that they want a damaged Lott, not a destoryed one.

Jeffords put out some feelers recently about coming back to the GOP if he could retain his current committee chair. I know that a lot of Republicans scoffed at the idea and I very well may be flamed for this but the fact is if Lott resigns we need another seat to protect our majority from defection.If Jeffords were to publicly admit that he made a mistake in leaving, I'd be willing to hold my nose and bring him back in. IMHO if we decide that Lott has to go, then we've got to pick another seat from somewhere, I personally don't want to be held hostage by Cheffe or McCain. Might as well just give Dasshol the Senate back now.

There are 3 choices here as I see it.

1. A damaged Lott as Majority Leader and risk the entire party being tainted as biggots

2. Give the Dems Lotts seat and the Senate by electing another Leader, watching Lott resign from the Senate altogether, and then watch with horror as Cheffe or McCain give our Senate back to Dasshol

3. Hold our nose and protect ourselfs from defection after a Lott resignation by bring Jeffords back in and elect a new Majority Leader, who's going to be much stronger politically than Lott would otherwise would be.

As I see it from a pure political point of view, 3 is our best choice.