You're right in as much as this is a typical opportunistic RAT attack.
This IS about Lott, though. His near total lack of leadership qualities, inability to articulate conservative values, and general willingness to drop trou and grab his ankles at the first hint of opposition from the Rats has mired him eyebrow deep in a dungpile.
Had it not been this, it would have been something else sooner or later. Probably sooner. If the man had balls, a spine, and stood up for himself rather than endlessly regurgitating simpering apologies on every Rat venue available I would gladly back him.
is everyone so thick?
Yes, this is an attack on Republicans in general. If we're to defend ourselves we need an articulate, fearless spokesman. Lott ain't him. Let him go.