In my view, the Senate Majority Leader has two jobs: No. 1 is doing what's best for America, and No. 2 is looking out for the interests and agenda of his party in the Senate. Sen. Lott showed during the impeachment trial that he was too worried about job 2 to do job 1. As he's now completely compromised his ability even to do job 2, he should step down as Majority Leader, and give someone with more energy and conviction the chance to get in there and lead.
That said, thanks for the excellent Coulter column, John.
As he's now completely compromised his ability even to do job 2, he should step down as Majority Leader, and give someone with more energy and conviction the chance to get in there and lead.Yes, Lott should step down, but not over this debacle, it would only give the Dems more fodder.
Actually, Lott was only interested in job 3; keeping his own pork projects in place and himself as majority leader.