Keep Lott in! (part 2):

We watched Lott's apology, and call us gullible, but we think this whole affair has changed Trent. If he stays as Majority Leader, we expect him to be supportive of civil rights and affirmative action. In fact, this possiblilty has the conservative pundit Michelle Malkin quite concerned. Here is part of her most recent essay:

On Wednesday, the Senate Republican leader went on Fox News and CNN promising more race-conscious government remedies to make amends for his tacit endorsement of segregation. 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).

Malkin doesn't like that sort of thing. Also, she's worried that Lott will be gung-ho for a minimum wage increase, expanded affordable housing and a prescription drug benefit. Horrors!

No wonder arch-conservatives are screaming for Lott's head. They don't want a compromised Majority Leader.


posted by Quiddity at 12/14/2002 10:10:00 AM