Dixiecrats are just as much of the past as segretation is. The most active segregation propononents back in the dark ages were Democrats. Even Strom Thurmond was a Democrat when he ran on the Dixiecrat ticket.

I don't think Trent Lott is a racist. I think he was at one time. He had his head up his butt when he said what he did at the celebration of Strom Thurmond's birthday, and I will not be surprised to see him lose his job as a result. If he remains in office, the Democrats will pick this issue to death, and minorities, who are difficult enough to attract to the Republican party will be even more difficult to recruit.

I think a more likely replacement for him, however, would be Mitch McConnell of KY, or maybe Jon Kyle of Arizona. I would prefer Kyle, but I believe McConnell would have the edge.

DougR