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 Trent Lott to ResignPosted on Nov 26, 2007
The Senate’s second-ranking Republican is expected to announce that he will resign by year’s end. Trent Lott’s health is fine, but he wishes to pursue “other opportunities,” a congressional official said. Lott famously put his foot in his mouth in 2002 when he said the country would have been better off had Strom Thurmond won his segregationist bid for the presidency. He didn’t retire after that gaffe, so we can only wonder what these “other opportunities” are and whether there’s a more interesting—or at least more specific—reason he’s stepping down. Update: It seems that Lott’s decision probably has to do with the opportunity to cash in on his experience and avoid the GOP’s coming electoral headache all at the same time. Read more.
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By alain vanhorne, September 22, 2008 at 11:26 pm #
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just watched democracy now . absolutely spot on. thank you
Report thisBy PatrickHenry, November 26, 2007 at 10:33 pm #
Best news I’ve heard all month.
This calls for a party and general amnesty.
Report thisBy thomas billis, November 26, 2007 at 7:48 pm #
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As Strom Thurmond’s illegitimate child conceived during anal sex with a gorilla you have been a blight on the political landscape for far too long.God only knows who Haley Barber will name to replace you but if he or she is not wearing a white sheet it should be an improvement.
Report thisBy desertdude, November 26, 2007 at 6:37 pm #
GREAT NEWS, THE GREATEST AMERICAN RACIST RESIGNS. AMEN,AMEN!
Report thisBy August West, November 26, 2007 at 4:29 pm #
“He said he doesn’t have a new job lined up and that new restrictions on lobbying that take effect after Dec. 31, 2007 “didn’t have a big role” in his decision to retire. The regulations extend the “cooling off” period for lobbying by former members of Congress from one to two years.”
Lying s.o.b. He’ll be lobbying Congress for the highest bidder come January.
Report thisBy QuyTran, November 26, 2007 at 4:16 pm #
Hey Trent, you get hell out of our sight !
Report thisBy mary, November 26, 2007 at 4:14 pm #
Get out now before the house of cards comes down around your neck. I’m sure he’s more than just a little worried about a possible Edwards Presidency. I think Edwards will be the candidate most likely to want accountability from this administration and the enablers that allowed the destruction of our Democracy. One can only imagine the depth of the damage. Lott is hoping to hide in the shear number of indictments that will be handed down once the curtain is pulled down. Now lets see the Democrats or and Independent make a real run for his seat. It’s time to take this election seriously…..
Report thisBy Eric L. Prentis, November 26, 2007 at 3:46 pm #
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GOP Senator Trent Lotts reasons for retiring, “Fatigue has set in, Lott grew tired of the political infighting in the Senate as Republicans have been forced into a position of merely blocking a Democratic agenda, said the GOP aide. Instead, why doesnt Sen. Lott do what is right for America rather than just buckling under to the pressure coming from the White House? Do not run away from responsibility Sen. Lott, but if you must please, please, please take your lying, incompetent, dictator loving, war mongering, government trashing, constitution bashing, bad for America Republican cronies, i.e., President Bush and VP Cheney, with you.
Report thisBy Bob, November 26, 2007 at 2:23 pm #
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Adios you narrow minded,out of touch with the working class asshole.
Report thisMy favorite comment of this jerk was when he suggested the people of Grand Forks North Dakota(massive flood of ‘97)who were living in FEMA trailers,would be comfortable during the upcoming winter and should be happy continuing to live in them. The dumbass had probably never been in a barely insulated trailer during 50mph blizzard conditions at extended 20+ below zero weather.
Have a good life…this american won’t miss you.
Bob H.
Minnesota
By JimM72, November 26, 2007 at 1:45 pm #
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The corrupt pile of decadent garbage is probably going to work for Haliburton or Blackwatwer; if he can manage to extract his head from bush’s butt, that is.
Report thisBy Frostedflakes, November 26, 2007 at 1:26 pm #
Farewell to this bigotted Southern fool. He’s just one more rat running from the sinking republican ship. He has probably already packed his bags for a cushy new position in Dubai with Dick and all of his Halliburton cronies.
Report thisBy Corporate Jesus, November 26, 2007 at 12:49 pm #
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Don’t worry Trent, there’s always been a place for wealthy and well-connected racists in America. See you at church!!
Report thisBy KISS, November 26, 2007 at 11:50 am #
Good riddance to bad rubbish. Does anyone remember his undercutting of his own party during Bush 1’s administration? Knifing in the back politics by Lott and Dick Army. He is the poster for Machiavelli’s The Prince.
Report thisBy liferniner, November 26, 2007 at 11:28 am #
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“pursue other opportunities” = becoming a full time lobbyist instead of the current part time one…...really no change in his pocketbook but more…..
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