Your version of Lott's fall from grace is origional, not factual. He said something close to " It would be fun to see what would have happened if you (Dixicrats) had won". Said after a few beers at the birthday party for a 100 year old man. Not hateful. Not mean. Not racist. More playful than anything else I can think of.

The country will never unify behind an extreme Liberal. This is (and never has been) a Liberal country. All people of good will should support Pres. George W. Bush, as the conservatives supported Jack Kennedy. Lobby for policy changes if you feel they are not to your liking.