[esopman]

Daschle is the consummate political snake. His sole interest is the accretion of power for self and party. The continuance of Lott as ML would be a wonderful drum for him to beat for the benefit of the classical Democrat core constituencies. Lott's resignation silenced the drum. Not that Daschle won't try the same with Frist, but this was a needed step.

My contempt for Lott derives from his treatment of Henry Hyde in forwarding the Clinton impeachment to Lott for the Senate trial. In short: Lott was profoundly compromised as well as blinded by many years inside the beltway. His resignation is a net positive--with the major caveat--if the Republicans play the change to garner the support of the malleable middle of the electorate. Us diehard conservatives and our counterpart witless liberals are already set in our ways.

Dear Lord, I weary of the mess in Washington.

Keep your powder dry, close at hand and abundant. Blessings on Freepers Everywhere.

[Jhoffa_]

I am not saying there wasn't a political calculation involved.. Don't misunderstand. I don't think that for a second.

Regardless, it just struck me as the most understanding, compassionate comment of the whole fiasco, and it came from Tom Daschle.

For that reason it stuck with me.