I think Lott should just blatently fess up and say he 'is' predjudiced against the black progressive leftist communistic caucus in which the Clinton's have made of the VERY HARD LEFT, democratic party.
This way they have to shut up and then the leftist communists in the media and politics and Hollywood can scream how right winger he is. THEN he is only guilty of being an extremist right winger not a racist. And then with class he can then say that he will 'consult with his fellow republicans, and see if any voting considerations are at hand for the ML role. And make clear he will remain in the senate.
Then the dems will be back in the spotlight (where they belong) as they have NO ISSUES but to bash and call names) and deal with the judicial nominees and other pertinent issues they can no longer try to stop.
It will be interesting to hear what he has to say on BET tomorrow. I hope he does well with the expected questions and I am sure you will see what is truly in his heart.