The Black Republican

Trent Lott has decided not to run for Majority Leader when the Republican Caucus returns on January 6, but has not resigned his seat as Senator. Hopefully, the chastened Mr. Lott will take Peggy Noonan's advice (linked earlier).

I think he should rewrite the first paragraph of his obituary every day of his life by speaking about the American dilemma as a Southern white man of the 20th century. He should begin his speeches with, "My name is Trent Lott, and I used to be majority leader of the Senate. Let me tell you how I lost my job." Then he should speak with candor about what he knows and has seen of race in America. Q&A to follow. This could be a real contribution to our country.

After his huge scandal, John Profumo, England's former secretary of state for war, did something like this. He devoted his life to doing good. And to anyone who was watching, he died a great man.

Latest word is Bill Frist is receiving the lion's share of support from his colleagues. Hopefully, it will be unanimous, a sure sign that the Senate incident is behind us. Through the rest of the country, we must rededicate ourselves to the founding principles - and to one another.