[Riverman94610]

Exactly!
If Bush does not take a strong stand and dump Lott watch the Democrats in 2004 go on ad infintum about "the party of Bush and Lott".
And enjoy a Gore-Kerry White House.

[JohnGalt]

Southern heritage conservatism is the reason why the Congress is in Republican hands and you want to offend the Southern voter to please the New York Times editorial board who will suredly stop accusing the GOP of being a party of racists if Lott steps down.

[krodriguesdc]

wasn't it john kerry who in the 90's said something to the effect that Jesse Helms should be shot?

does anyone remember that?