I honestly can't answer that. I never once called Lott a racist. I believe he got carried away at a old man's birthday party. Not even Strom Thurmond today shares the beliefs of his own 1948 campaign. But, I still think Lott should resign as Majority Leader because of his stupidity.
But, I still think Lott should resign as Majority Leader because of his stupidity. If his fellow GOP Senators think he's stupid, they can vote him out.
He's not going to resign over "stupidity."
Would you quit your job if your co-workers thought you were "stupid"?