[rintense]

I hope that Bush, Rove and every other Republicans are 120% sure that Snow, Chaffee and McCain will stay put. Because if Lott leaves the Senate (which he has threatened to do if forced out), the hard fought victory in November will be all for naught.

[Wordsmith]

If even 2 of the 3 you mentioned - Snow, Chaffee, and McCain - wanted to switch parties they could do so now and return the Senate to Democratic control, regardless of what happens to Lott.