[plain talk]

I agree with ottersnot and much of what you said. I do think it would be better for Lott not to step down as ML but be voted out. This way Republican Party is seen as taking decisive action and Lott is not demogogued as stepping down because he's (sort of) admitting to what they are accusing him of. Republicans should be blasting the opportunistic dems on this crap. Although it's late in the game, Lott should do as ottersnot said - be forceful and indignant that others have misinterpreted his remarks. He can still do that, perhaps not as effectively as if he did it right away - but better late than never. But hey if he steps down, that's OK too in the since that it gets it over with faster.

[BlessedAmerican]

I believe Lott has given up the ability to a 'forseful and indigant' response after watching BET last night. He groveled!

The first assumption most people are making is that Lott IS a leader. Being from MS, I don't believe that is true, so any arguement based on that premise is on shaky ground to begin with. He does LOVE his job and position and it will be very difficult for him to step down on his own. If he does, you are going to know there was a 'whole lot of pushing going on!"