[KC Burke]

Trent Lott, as Majority Leader in the Senate, had the Sworn responsibility to conduct a Senate Trial of Impeachment for W J Clinton, Impeached by the House. Fearful of his image, his ability to horse-trade in the future with Democrats in the Senate he felt more closely toward than his Party, constituants, Oath or Nation, he bartered away all his power to conduct a real trial.

Couple that with his actions in failing to use a Majority when he had it on virtually every single bill that came before the Senate, and you get the picture.

Now, to be true, a Senate Majority that has not enough votes for Cloture (60) is a pretty lame tool. But failure to even sharpen the tool is Lott's legacy.

[newgeezer]

But failure to even sharpen the tool is Lott's legacy.

Sharpen it, indeed. He made sure any semblance of an edge was hammered so dull and useless that it couldn't cut butter if it was hot.

[Zeno44]

There are 3 RHINOS in my book, that have got to be replaced. 1: LOTT. 2. SPECTER. 3. HATCH. Until we do, nothing will change.

[Pagey]

What you stated in your post is completely TRUE.Let me add,another way of saying it is:"Trent Lott Has No Spine" and I am embarrassed that he represents the Republican Party on TV as well.Has he EVER gotten Mad/Passionate about ANY issue,ever?It took Newt years to leave and he's a hell of alot happier and more FREE TO SPEAK.I think Trent Lott just loves being in a position of power.Where's the "____ you" PASSION,to get in Daschles face???THAT'S what I want thrown back at Tom Daschle! (he's AKA "The Professional Mis-Leader)