So what? We're always being charged with that crap. It won't stick.
I'm being no more naive than you are, and apparently want to do exactly the same thing: Dump Lott, then vigorously defend ourselves against these bogus charges. They WILL go away because they have no substance. Have faith.
They won't go away until the GOP stands up and says THIS IS ENOUGH. Lott isn't a favorite, but the Dems are very good at picking on the least popular. Not many are going to stand up for Ashcroft, either. And after that, who else? The only ones who are safe are the nearly-Dems like McCain.
The Dems never sacrifice anyone. Why are the GOP so happy to throw any of theirs to the wolves?