NOW & then. . . NOW President Says Trent Lott is Unfit to Lead Senate December 12, 2002 "Sen. Trent Lott's racist and sexist comments are outrageous and his apology is insufficient," said NOW President Kim Gandy. "The latest revelations offer ample evidence that Lott is unfit to assume a leadership role in the Senate. He should step down as a candidate for Senate majority leader or the Republicans must select someone who appreciates the progress made in this country over the last 50 years." At Strom Thurmond's 100th birthday celebration, Lott expressed support for the Senator's 1948...
