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Will he end his career on a positive note in the party's eyes, like a Gingrich, Dole, and Ford, or as a Jeffords?

To say that Lott would be a "Jeffords" should he choose to resign his seat is utter nonesense.

Jeffords switched sides to satisfy his own political career and goals. Should Lott resign he would be doing so because his own party acted like the ravenous wolves of the Democratic party and devoured him.

Stop placing party over principle, it makes you look like a Democrat.

I hesitated to use the name 'Jeffords' as being too much hyperbole, but the parallels remain. The GOP and the country need Lott to finish out the commitment to serve he made to the voters when he ran for re-election. Control of the Senate is crucial. To abandon ship in time of need is an act worthy of criticism, perhaps even scorn. So if a starting quarterback is benched by the coach, does he just quit the team? And if he does quit, do you think he won't(and shouldn't) be criticized? Can you imagine the criticism if the new starter is injured in the playoffs and the best team in the league loses because the benched QB quit?

I was going to use the name 'Bob Smith', but even he pulled back at the last minute just enough to allow Sununu to win. End results matter.

You think the level of vitriole aimed at Lott is bad now, just wait and see what happens if he quits the Senate and then another Senator bolts.