Wow, I think this whole Lott thing's half pulled me out of my election-induced depression. I, too, hope he sticks around. >:)

Today on NPR's All Things Considered, Bill Kristol said that, according to his sources, if Trent Lott gives up his majority leader position, he'll also resign as Senator, which would mean that Mississippi's Democratic governor would appoint a (presumably Democratic) replacement, narrowing the Rebublican majority. According to Kristol, Lott's going to use this to prevent Bush from pressuring him to resign. Interesting.

---Lepus Rex