[Bubba_Leroy]

He hasn't been elected majority leader yet. There is no reason he should automatically go from minority leader to majority leader just because the Republicans have taken control. The Republicans need to elect someone else.

I don't think Lott is a racist and nothing he said even begins to compare with the statements by Klansman Byrd. However, the press has given Klansman Byrd a pass and they will never let up on Lott. That's just the way it is. Lott has become a liability that we just don't need.

[Poohbah]

He hasn't been elected majority leader yet.

Actually, he has--back in October.

Lott has become a liability that we just don't need.

It's like chess--when you've discovered that you've misplayed a pawn or a piece, and you'll lose more material than you would gain in defense...write the damn thing off as quickly as you can, and continue your attack by other means.