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I really hate to see this. I'm not a huge Trent Lott fan and have become less of one since he has "grown" in office. I would like to see him replaced with a more conservative Republican as Majority Leader, but not at this time.

To replace Trent Lott now is to yield to the worst elements of our society, those who profit from divisive politics and personal attacks. To replace Trent Lott is not a blow to racism, it is an encouragement to those who would diminish the need for ending racism with their continual use of the term to accomplish their personal political goals. If we give in on this we encourage them to continue their pursuit.

Trent Lott's words were unfortunate. It is a small step from saying that Strom Thrmond should have won the 1948 Presidential election to endorsing segregation, but these two things are not the same thing. Thurmond's platform could never have passed muster or had enough political support to move out of committee. That's the political reality and for those stating Lott understood what he was saying, perhaps he also understood this.

I am a Southerner by the grace of God. I am a Republican by intellect and thoughtful decision. For years, this made me a minority within a minority.

To be a white Republican is, to many, to be a racist. To be a white conservative Republican is, to even more, to be a racist. As a party, we fight it nationwide constantly.

For non-Southerners, this would give you only the smallest taste of what it is like to be a white male Southern conservative Republican. The assumptions of others can be outrageous. Let us not make those assumptions here.

The War is over, even though its remanants live on. Let us focus, instead, on a future and on issues where we can agree. The future of the Republican Party should be a bright, shining gateway to freedom and prosperity.

I really hate to see this. I'm not a huge Trent Lott fan and have become less of one since he has "grown" in office.

I don't like him either,and never have. His whole "power sharing" nonsense was the most bizarre thing I think I have ever seen,and even though there was zero chance for a conviction in the Senate,he failed in his OBLIGATION to bring Bubba-1 to trial.Yes,there would have been repurcussions,but in the end,the country would have been better for it.

I would like to see him replaced with a more conservative Republican as Majority Leader, but not at this time.

You might as well wish to win the mega-lottery. Your chances are better. Lott was the Senate leader because the Republicans voted for him to be their leader. When the announcement is made next Friday evening that he is stepping down,his replacement will have the approval of the RINO's in the White House and the RNC,not to mention the approval of the DNC and the Congressional Black Caucus. In short,it will be somebody who makes Bush look like he has a spine.