[smalltown]

Is there any evidence, other than media speculation that Lott has threatened to resign from the Senate if removed from his leadership position? I haven't seen anything.

Lott has been a disappointment as Majority leader, but he is presently being raped over what was no more than a meaningless, lighthearted compliment to Thurmon.

Why add the blackmail accusation if not true.

[Republic of Texas]

I surmised that the idea was floated, probably by Lott. Even if he had been responsible for that, there would NEVER be a smoking gun to prove it. Maybe it was a supporter of his. But the idea has been in the press, and it's not there by accident. Just a guess on my part. BTW, Bill Bennett just said that he DOESN'T think Lott is responsible for that rumor. So there.

[alnick]

Is there any evidence, other than media speculation that Lott has threatened to resign from the Senate if removed from his leadership position?

There is a headline at Drudge right now that says that Lott has said that he will NOT resign from the senate. The quote on Drudge's home page is, "'My term runs through 2006, I intend to serve it, whatever happens'..."

I have not read the article myself yet.