[OReilly]

This is why we have no choice but to stridently call for censure of Senator Byrd on the N-word/KKK matter. Republicans must do this 24/7, denouncing the dem leadership for failing to take the initiative here and implying strongly that they are racists for harboring Byrd in their midst. It is the only way to derail them on this issue at this point.

Byrd was the President Pro-tem and they did not call for him to step down. The (R)s forced Lott to step down as (R) leader, Bryd remained (is there any other leadership role for the minority when one of theirs goes from President Pro-tem to just second in command of the minority?)

[Bonaparte]

Ordinarily, president pro-tem is nothing but a ceremonial role in the Senate with no real power. Lott has been humbled and demoted by his own party in recognition of racial equality. It's time for the dems to walk the walk, ie. walk the plank, the very same one they set up for Lott to walk. There is no way they can win a contest like this. Republicans have nothing to lose, but the dems have a great deal to lose. They will choose to stand down rather than slug it out with us.

[aristeides]

The (R)s forced Lott to step down as (R) leader, Bryd remained (is there any other leadership role for the minority when one of theirs goes from President Pro-tem to just second in command of the minority?)

If the Republicans succeed in actually taking over the Senate next month, KKK Byrd will still be ranking member of the Appropriations Committee. That is a powerful position.