[elfman2]

"Why do we need to lose the majority if he just steps down from the ML position? He should certainly NOT resign from his Senate seat."

He apparently made that threat. See #541

[habs4ever]

Will you try and make an effort to get your facts correct before you post? There has been no such confirmation of a such a story.

[aristeides]

Can you provide any evidence that Lott made the threat (to leave the Senate)?

[texasbluebell]

He apparently made that threat. See #541

Hmm, Lott might regret trying to play hardball with W. Lott's going to lose that one...just a hunch.

[aristeides]

#541 relays a rumor reported on DU. That's not a reliable source. It does, however, give us an idea of where the rumors Friday night may have come from (leftists wanting to stir up dissension among Republicans).