Lott says he'll seek a fourth term in 2006

[kskiska]

Republican Sen. Trent Lott, forced out of the majority leader’s office two years ago for saying America would be better off had segregationist Strom Thurmond been elected president in 1948, will seek a fourth term in 2006.

“Senator Lott’s intention is to run for reelection, and after the first of the year, which is when the fundraising cycle begins for the 2006 races, he will be actively raising money,” said Lott’s communications director, Susan Irby.

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The senator now chairs the Rules Committee. One of his reelection themes — should he face a competitive race — may be judges. Irby suggested that Lott might seek the “nuclear option” in getting President Bush’s judicial nominees a floor vote.

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Referring to Senate Minority Leader Tom Daschle’s recent loss in South Dakota, Irby said: “Given the fact that at least one of the defeats on the Democratic side of the aisle was due to their position on obstructing the federal judges, feeling is this would be the appropriate time … for the Senate to speak to it.”

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[napi21]

1. Awe sh*t! Maybe we can defeat him anyway!

I was hoping he would listen to his family and just retire.

[benddem]

2. S----T n/t

[Idioteque]

3. Lame Ass

This would've been a good pickup opportunity.

[bluestateguy]

4. And that's why we need term limits

Because these people just never go away!! They just keep coming back, again and again. Their voters are just too stupid to do anything other than vote the incumbent back in 90% of the time.

Yes, I said that.

We need a citizen legislature.

[EST]

5. Typical repuke.

Can't win honestly so we gotta change the rules. I am still convinced the better tactic lies in pointing out the fundamental, pitiful dishonesty and morally repugnant nature of these ingrates.

[SharonAnn]

6. That Was No Surprise! I never thought he'd give up the power.

[AnnieBW]

7. How's The Porch Coming?

Hey, Trent? How's that porch reconstruction coming? I'll be the people in southern Mississippi who don't have HOMES or JOBS because of Katrina will be so happy to vote for you again!