Comments on: Trent Lott: The Comeback Kid?

By: McGehee

McGehee — Thu, 14 Apr 2005 21:45:28 +0000

But Santorum is expected to face a reelection fight in Pennsylvania next year. If he loses, that could be Lott's opening. I don't think so. Favors are one thing, but readmitting that foul-up to the caucus leadership would make a "bonehead" move look like pure genius. My bet is that if he gets that opening he ends up getting blindsided by some up-and-coming second-termer.

By: elmore

elmore — Thu, 14 Apr 2005 18:49:07 +0000

what ever happended to Senator Lott's "efforts" to raise money for Minority Scholarships??

By: James Joyner

James Joyner — Thu, 14 Apr 2005 17:41:16 +0000

It's just the nature of congressional leadership that they're overshadowed by presidents. Bob Dole was reasonably well liked and respected, certainly. Frist is considered by many at having a legit shot at the White House.

By: Alex Knapp

Alex Knapp — Thu, 14 Apr 2005 17:35:38 +0000

Still, there's something admirable about his tenacity.

Yeah... he's kinda like a cockroach.

By: Eric

Eric — Thu, 14 Apr 2005 17:26:28 +0000

There seems to be a chasm between politicians who are popular with other politicians and those who are popular with, y'know, the voters (outside of their home districts.) It's almost like they're "critically acclaimed" bands that no one else listens to. And these are the guys who consistantly wind up in leadership positions within the parties. Who was the last Majority or Minority leader who was well known and well-liked nationally? Tip O'Neil? (One could argue Newt, but one could also argue just as strenuously against him.)