When Trent Lott said something stupid it suddenly became the focus of his whole life. It overshadows every thing he has ever done.

But that was a different standard than the one used to judge LBJ.s racism.

LBJ: "Son, when I appoint a ni**er to the court, I want everyone to know he's a ni**er."

Yeah, LBJ was one of those politicians that saw the black vote as an election tool.