[NittanyLion]

Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Pa.), who was in line to head the Rules panel in the 108th Congress, has agreed to step aside to allow Lott to retain some institutional power...

Wonder what Santorum has been promised?

[RobFromGa]

Rush just mentioned the story. Hope it isn't true.

Here's the Roll Call link:

Roll Call Link

[My2Cents]

Wonder what Santorum has been promised?

Hopefully it's the passage of a ban on partial-birth abortion.

[Mr. Bird]

We meet again! Remember, Santorum came out forcefully for Lott to remain as ML. It would seem logical (to a Lott adversary) to give Lott something one of his minions was supposed to get.

I'm not saying I dislike Santorum. But he decided to back the losing candidate and may be paying the price.

[TLBSHOW]

Statement by the President


"I respect the very difficult decision Trent made on behalf of the American people.

As Majority and Minority Leader of the Senate, Trent Lott improved education for the American people; he led the way in securing tax relief; he strengthened our national security; and he stood for a bold and effective foreign policy.

Trent is a valued friend, and a man I respect. I am pleased he will continue to serve our Nation in the Senate, and


I look forward to working with him on our agenda to make America safer, stronger, and better."

http://www.whitehouse.gov/news/releases/2002/12/20021220.html

[Eva]

I actually think that it would be a good spot for Lott. The position allows absolutely no room for imposing policy or opinion, just inforce the rules.

As for Santorum, he was listed along with Patty Murray, in a poll of legislative aides, as #3 in the category, not exactly a rocket scientist. Patty got #1, and this was before her Bin Laden statements, I think.

[Lancey Howard]

Wonder what Santorum has been promised?

Hopefully, the Judiciary.