[TLBSHOW]

Kevin Martin, government and political affairs director of the African American Republican Leadership Council, said people were overreacting. "By no means was he endorsing segregation or anything like that," Martin said. "It was lighthearted. It was humorous." Martin said Lott wins 25 percent of the black vote in Mississippi, which he said couldn't happen if Lott were a racist.

[RobbyS]

How would you feel if Pelosi made some lighthearted remark about abortion?

[rightwing2]

Kevin Martin, government and political affairs director of the African American Republican Leadership Council, said people were overreacting. "By no means was he endorsing segregation or anything like that," Martin said. "It was lighthearted. It was humorous." Martin said Lott wins 25 percent of the black vote in Mississippi, which he said couldn't happen if Lott were a racist.+

I agree that Lott is no racist although frankly his pro-segregationist record is starting to make me wonder about him. However, Lott's ability to lead the Senate Republicans has been irreparably damaged. He should go for that reason alone not to mention his caves to the Daschle Democrats.