[Torie]

Well no need to rush before crossing the Rubicon. If bouncing him in January is indicated given the pace of events, will then it should be done even if it costs the GOP a seat. But it is a huge price to be paid, and should only be done if it is clear that the longer term benefits outweigh the costs. That calculation need not be done now, before more of the dominos have fallen, or not fallen. But as I say, when it is convenient, Lott's political influence needs to ended in the GOP. He needs to become to the GOP what Traficant was to the Dems. I am simply suggesting patience and perserverance.

Come to think of it, given that the story has come out that Lott did blackmail the caucus, if it is true, he may have forced the caucus to dump him sooner rather than later. I didn't think of that angle. GOP senators don't want to be viewed or charged as blackmailees. Isn't it absolutely mad that Lott would do this blackmail on a conference call with 27 participants! If only he had read Caro's book on LBJ, he would know to do it one on one in private offices. The guy really is a loose cannon, and an idiot.

Let me repeat it once again, Lott is a jerk.

[sinkspur]

Let me repeat it once again, Lott is a jerk.

If you're going to brand Lott a racist, what makes you think he's going to stick around and be a punching bag just so Republicans can maintain the majority?

This forum is a good indication of the way he would be treated if he gave up the Majority. He would continue to be maligned, criticized, denigrated, and abused.

NOBODY IS GOING TO PUT UP WITH THAT!!!

As Lott said I am not going to leave over something I am not.

Other than the reprehensible GSC, very few here have labeled Lott a racist. He's not going to leave because you think he's "stupid", or a "jerk" or an "asshole."

He may leave on his own, but he is not going to be forced out.