Trent Lott Resigns

American Voices

November 28, 2007 | ISSUE 43•48

Trent Lott, the second-ranking Republican in the Senate, announced that he would be leaving office at the end of the year. What do you think?

See, you don't have to wait for a public disgrace before quitting. You can do it two, or even three weeks before.

Angel McCaskey
Book Seller
With Lott's announcement and Dog the Bounty Hunter's cancellation, white supremacy really took one on the chin this month.

Phil Windstrup
Systems Analyst
This is a great loss for our country, but a huge gain for the principle of decency.

Kevin Potter
Craftsman

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