Lott of Problems - Michelle

Lott of Problems - Michelle Malkin pegs my misgivings about Trent Lott in his current situation.

My fellow conservatives, if you weren't already convinced that the Mississippi senator was a gutless, ineffective, self-preservationist sap before his remarks at Strom Thurmond's 100th birthday party last week, this pandering to the race Mafiosi in the aftermath of his comments seals the deal."

The real danger is that Lott will give away the store to buy off the race-hustlers (i.e., Democrats):

"In interviews with Sean Hannity and Larry King, Lott cravenly pledged support for 'community renewal' (more minority set-asides); said he would 'put more money into education so no child is left behind' (more federal spending for failed urban programs); and boasted of his 'African-American interns' and appointments (more racial preferences).

That's my big worry. Even before he was in trouble, in his first stint as majority leader, he showed a frightening capacity to cave in to the Democrats, to snatch defeat from the jaws of victory. Now that the pressure is on...

Well, Malkin's right.

(via Powerline)

Posted by Mitch at December 14, 2002 11:35 AM