[A CA Guy]

The downside is that if the Lott did truely threaten to leave, he is telling the Repubicans that he'd rather give control to Democrats than lose his leadership.

If that was true, that would rank up there as the most incredibly selfish move since Jeffords.

Until we hear otherwise, I assume this is all BS.

[fqued]

Agreed.

In 500+ posts, I have yet to see any evidence that this is anything more than a rumor.

Once someone has some evidence, please post it in bold and in color, so I don't miss it.

Actually, Lott can resign sometime in the near future. He could NOT resign during the past week because that would be taken as proof that he is a racist. Once this blows over he can resign.