Let's also notice what a cynical, outrageous abuse of the "system" of democracy this was---Lott ran with no thought of completing the term, solely to avoid the possible loss of this Repub seat in the 2006 wave.
This party is nothing but machinations and manipulation. And what has the attack hamster MSM done to call him on it?
Posted by euzoius at November 26, 2007 08:53 AMI heard he was fixin' to get fingered (heh) by the DC Madam and was high-tailing it outta there before shit and fan collided...
Posted by iamcoyote at November 26, 2007 09:09 AMscrew Trent Lott.
Although I'm sure there will be a post on this as the day goes on....Bush and Maliki have a deal!!! We will stay in Iraq as long as we want, to protect the Iraqis from having their own country. Clearly, Al Maliki takes his orders from Bush and so anything the Iraqi government works out is on direct orders from Bush.
I'd like to hear/see the following by sunset today: All Dem presidential candidates pledge to disavow this "agreement" the second they take office. By this time tomorrow, I'll list any who actually do this.
How's his house in MS doing? Did Bush rebuild it after Katrina?
Posted by CG at November 26, 2007 09:48 AMBush rebuilt all the white folk's houses.
Posted by T2 at November 26, 2007 09:58 AMWell, all those on Haley Barbour's donor list anyway.
Posted by the Professor at November 26, 2007 10:03 AMWow, Christmas came early. Not only is Helmet Head leaving the Senate, the Dems now have an excellent chance of actually winning a Senate seat in Mississippi (provided former state AG Mike Moore runs). This after the GOP thought they'd caught a break in Mississippi with Cochran running again. This has to hurt.
Lott running to the exits means the GOP knows they have no chance in hell of getting back the Senate majority anytime soon. Time to cash in on K Street while the getting's good.
Posted by gf120581 at November 26, 2007 10:11 AMDon't over read your capability. Alabama and Mississippi seems to have been better managed than Louisiana. Governor Blanco was such a screw up. Now that Bobby Jindal has been elected expect that to change rapidly. Mayor Nagin won't know what hit him. CG, President Bush didn't need to rebuild it. He did it himself. And Euz., Lott didn't game the system. Changing priorities, changing times, Nothing more or less.
Governor Barbour now can appoint some young blood to get seasoned for the next twenty five years.
Posted by peter at November 26, 2007 12:21 PM"Barbour can now appoint some young blood..." (ugh, the "mind" of a conservative.)
As I said, Repub "democracy" in action. And the white southern authoritarian nitwits are delighted by it.
Posted by at November 26, 2007 12:40 PMpeter, you are an idiot.
Posted by T2 at November 26, 2007 12:43 PMFrom you, what else should I expect.
Posted by peter at November 26, 2007 01:27 PMDefending Lott, how low can you go? No regard for ethics, just greed. Right peter? Typical republi-con stance!
No regard for ethics, just greed. Right peter? Typical republi-con stance!
Posted by Seven of Six at November 26, 2007 01:35 PM
Is William Jefferson D-Louisiana still is Congress?
Posted by jj at November 26, 2007 01:59 PMPeter, The law say Barbour must hold a special election with in 90 days.
Posted by goose1 at November 26, 2007 02:21 PMIs William Jefferson D-Louisiana still is Congress?
Posted by jj at November 26, 2007 01:59 PM
Did I mention William Jefferson?
At least he isn't a bu$h boot licker like you jj!
Posted by Seven of Six at November 26, 2007 02:27 PMSeven, nice to see again. Nice holiday?
Where was I defending Lott? Do you just want him to stay? Is that it. I'm ready for the next senator, sure doesn't sound like I'm defending him. Though he has been quite able to tie yourside in knots over the past year.
Posted by peter at November 26, 2007 03:50 PMGoose, I believe he must appoint a replacement within 10 days and hold a special election say next November for the unexpired term. My reference of 25 years was for multiple elections and holding the seat for that length since Democrats do not do very well in Alabama anymore.
Posted by peter at November 26, 2007 03:55 PMLott didn't game the system. Changing priorities, changing times, Nothing more or less.
OK peter, it was a lame defense.
goose1, So Barbour appoints a repuke for 90 days, then a special election? The MSM keeps saying he gets to appoint the next Senator?
The point here is that Lott and the Repubs gamed the system for maximum Repub advantage. I think he ran with no intention of fulfilling the six year term, knowing he could hold the seat in the shaky, anti-Repub election of 2006.
The GOoPs then figured they'd give the seat away and then see if the new hand-picked GOoPer can win the special election in 2008.
Better than Lott retiring in 2006 and the GOoP losing the seat fer shure, right?
Posted by euzoius at November 26, 2007 04:28 PMHey SoS, I just heard Kyl is gunning for his Minority Whip position!
Posted by iamcoyote at November 26, 2007 05:11 PMYeah coyote, it was all over the local news. That and cooler temps.
Posted by Seven of Six at November 26, 2007 05:59 PMPeter, If Lott retires by the end of the year ( to be able to lobby with out a 2 year wait) The special election must be held within 90 days, that is the law.
Posted by goose1 at November 26, 2007 06:12 PMGoose, according to Politicalwire.com
When Sen. Trent Lott (R-MS) resigns next month, Mississippi Gov. Haley Barbour (R) "must appoint a replacement within 10 days to serve until a special election is held in November 2008 to fill the remainder of Lott’s term," CQ Politicsreports.
Take it for what its worth...
And please substitute Mississippi for "Alabama" above. sorry
Posted by peter at November 26, 2007 08:38 PMHere's Think Progress take on it.
If Lott does indeed retire by the end of 2007, as he says he wishes to do, Barbour’s proposed timing for the election might run afoul of state election law. According to the Mississippi secretary of state’s office, Barbour would have to hold the election before Nov. 2008:
While Lott sneaks in under the wire for the extended ban on lobbying Congress by retiring this year, the secretary of state’s office said Monday that state law appears to require a special election within 90 days if he does so.Conversely, if Lott were to wait and retire in 2008, the law allows for the special election to be held the same day as the general.
Of course, he would then be subject to the new two-year ban on lobbying his former colleagues, instead of the current one-year ban.
Because 2007 was a statewide election year, it “could affect how the language of the law is interpreted.” The secretary of state’s office is “checking that law to make sure the 90-day window still applies,” according to spokesman Kell Smith.
Barbour’s office, however, appears to not be concerned about the potential legal brouhaha, saying simply that the governor’s statement “speaks for itself.”