Lott's not fighting for his reputation. He's fighting to save his position as SML. If his stand were principled (i.e., "I'm not a racist, and anyone who says so is a malicious liar who must think the American public is stupid....") I'd support him 100%.
But Lott is now a cringing a$$ kissing fool who has destroyed any credibility he had left. Watching his performance over the past week should make it apparent to one and all that he's lower than a racist; he's a whore....
Political Correctness has made it a sin to disagree with affirmative action. Screw affirmative action and the african american term- unless everyone from now on refers to ME as an IRISH AMERICAN. Aftyer watching this interview I am a racist according to the black caucus.
Lott is doomed politically as he was set, baited , and trapped. He is politically finito.