There’s really no other word that can describe the reprehensible actions taken by the people who were supposed to stand up for him. Stand up for him? What the **** ever happened to standing up for yourself? Had Lott ever shown backbone, resolve, or a whiff of leadership he would have had backers. Why stick your neck out for someone who will cast you to the wolves while he scurries to cover his backside at the first hint of controversy in the Senate?
Lott is a follower, not a leader, and as a foot soldier rather than the majority leader he is exactly where he belongs. He has a good conservative voting record, but he can't stare down the opposition and ramrod legislation through when it matters.
HERE IS WHY YOU SHOULD OF STOOD WITH LOTT''
Judicial Selection After Trent Lott
Now that Trent Lott has reminded the nation that ugly, antiquated racial attitudes still exist in this country, even in the highest ranks of government, the Bush administration needs to pay even more attention to civil rights concerns regarding several of its judicial nominees. It seems clearer than ever that the White House and the Senate should conduct a more rigorous review of current and future judicial nominees' records on race, and disqualify any whose commitment to equal rights is at all in doubt.
http://www.nytimes.com/2002/12/22/opinion/22SUN1.html