trent lott

Dinner With Ahmed

Scott Ritter / Truthdig Mar 17, 2008 As we approach the fifth anniversary of the invasion and occupation of Iraq, I find myself thinking back on how we got ourselves into this predicament As I examine where we are today and contemplate our future and those who are positioning themselves to play a role in Iraq, it seems to me that there is at least one such incident, a dinner party I attended at the home of Ahmed Chalabi in June 1998 that is worthy of a more public illumination. Dig deeper ( 25 Min. Read )

Trent Lott to Resign

Staff / Truthdig 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. Update: Money and politics are likely to blame (or thank). Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )

Molly Ivins: Thanks — No, Seriously

Molly Ivins / Truthdig Nov 23, 2006 In keeping with the season, we can start by expressing our appreciation to the right-wingers for the chuckles they've given us since Election Day. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Jabari Asim: Same Old Party

Jabari Asim / Truthdig Nov 21, 2006 The Republicans' choice of Trent Lott for minority whip exposes the party's disingenuous lip service to black voters for what it is. Dig deeper ( 3 Min. Read )

Bigot Returns to Senate Leadership

Staff / Truthdig Nov 15, 2006 Sen Trent Lott was just elected to the No 2 spot in the GOP Senate leadership Remember: He was driven out as Senate majority leader in 2002 for apparently praising Sen Strom Thurmond's racist, segregationist policies Read about that, and watch the video. Dig deeper ( 1 Min. Read )