I get the feeling that you think our 51 Senator majority has been reduced down to 1. Will Lott be THAT powerful, that the other 50 Republican Senators would be reduced to the status of "potted plants?" Don't you think others would stop him before things got to that point? Aren't there any failsafes in the Republican caucus that would kick in? Aren't there any "recall" provisions to replace the Majority Leader if something like that were to happen?
-PJ
Imo, Specter won the "Golden Spine" award for invoking "Scottish Law" to avoid actually saying the words "Yea" or "Nay" outright.
They are an old boys club and are known for their lack of principles and back room deals.
So, No... I don't expect any checks or balances to ride in and save the day.