January 13, 2006

Lott: The Other Case

Our earlier post might have given the impression that we think (and know) that Sen. Trent Lott will retire.

The truth is: we don't know one way or the other. Our point was that people who know Lott come up with more concrete reasons they think he'll retire than they're able to find evidence that he'll stay.

That said, others close to Lott say they think he's going to run again. Others think he's set his mind to re-running for the leadership once Sen. Bill Frist retires, perhaps for the whip position.

And it's curious that he has two events scheduled for Tuesday. Members generally don't hold two events to announce they won't be running again.

Finally: as we mentioned, Sen. Lott lost his home. He's not wealthy and could have expected, at least until very recently, to be able to become a lobbyist or consultant in DC.

Now, lobbying reform is inevitable, and ex-members are targeted in just about every version of lobbying legislation we've seen.

If he can't join 'em, why not beat 'em?

Posted at 04:30 PM

Comments

Maybe the two events gives him a chance to change is mind before the courthouse would be retirement announcement.

DaveB | 01.13.06 11:59 PM

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