I say, Please, please, please don’t get rid of Trent Lott!
After Bush himself, Lott is the most spectacular evidence we have for the stupidity, disconnectedness and pure malevolence that has descended upon Washington.
For those who might worry about his continued presence as the second-highest ranking of the elected and almost-elected officials in the land, I can’t imagine how Lott can create any more mischief than his Republican colleagues would eagerly without his coaching, so keeping him visible could actually do less harm than good.