I can agree with that. We just have to recast it as Lott being cast aside for our reasons, and make sure the public "gets it." They are already receptive, I think, based on some poll numbers.
Ineffectiveness or bad, liberal crap coming out of the Senate the first 6 months is death.
I agree here, too. Throwing Lott out as a racist is more liberal crap.
I think Lott should be removed from leadership, too. He just can't be run out of town by Democrats. How do you think this would play out?
1. Lott doesn't step down immediately because that would be agreeing with the racism charges, and Lott would be shamed for the rest of his life.I understand that there is some significance to the Jan. 6 date, after which (I think) committee assignments are made and there would be no place for Lott to go. Otherwise, as long as it happens soon, what's the urgency? How can Lott be ousted that is a win for everyone?2. Republicans express their outrage at Lott in no uncertain terms (behind closed doors if necessary).
3. Bush has a rousing State Of The Union Address, where he makes announcements of major initiatives.
4. Republicans have another leadership vote, in the name of retooling themselves to fit Bush's agenda (or some such nonsense that is focus group tested), Lott is replaced and is given some kind of "special project" to keep him occupied.
-PJ