Comments on: Trent Lott Suggests He Might Oppose Iraq Escalation

By: the talking dog

the talking dog — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 04:52:07 +0000

This Trent… WHO? If he disagrees with the President, he must not be very important and not very bright.

By: Kim Ritter

Kim Ritter — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 01:18:20 +0000

I saw this interview. Matthews basically had to sit on Lott to pin him down. Then he finally came out and said “I might”. It wasn’t exactly earth-shattering.

But the truth is the GOP is steaming mad at Bush for mismanaging the war and for firing Rummy after the election. How many lost their seats in Congress because their voting records sided with the president 90+% of the time???? For a while he maintained party discipline with Tom Delay and with Frist, his handpicked successor for Lott. He still raised money and made over 100 campaign appearances (some behind closed doors with a small,select, group of rich donors). Now the GOP congressmen have nothing to lose by voting their conciences.

Lott, in particular, remembers the president’s inaction in Katrina, and Bush’s lack of loyalty after Lott made his segregation gaffe at Strom’s going away party. It aint gonna be pretty- it will be every man for himself on Capitol Hill. I hope George Bush enjoys his lame duckhood.

By: Rambie

Rambie — Sat, 06 Jan 2007 01:14:21 +0000

“Will Lottâ€™s hint translate into actual action when the political moment of truth comes?” No, I believe this is a gambit to get some consession(s) from the Party.

“Or will he support it while expressing reservations?” Depends if he gets his consessions I’d think.

By: Kevin H

Kevin H — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 22:11:45 +0000

If the Republican congress actually disagrees with a Republican president on such a susbantive issue, and one where the President looks like he’s willing to fight (unlike imigration) then that will truely be the death of the idea of a single-sided permenant Republican majority in the near future which some powerful people still dream of. There might be some horse trading, but I bet it’ll all be behind closed doors.

By: GreenDreams

GreenDreams — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 21:08:26 +0000

Lott and the whole lot of Republicans (and Independents, Mr. Lieberman) risk it all if they cling to Bush’s coattails. We’re taking note and we’re taking names. Those who want to continue the disastrous policies of the neocons can start packing their bags. It won’t be soon enough.

By: MinorRipper

MinorRipper — Fri, 05 Jan 2007 20:53:13 +0000

Hopefully any new ’surge’ troops won’t be types like this.. (see link). Talk about counterproductive…
http://minor-ripper.blogspot.com/2006/12/winning-hearts-and-minds-part-three.html