Republicans were smart to give Trent Lott a leadership position in the new Congress. Four years after being forced out following comments at Strom Thurmond's 100th birthday, the Mississippi Republican has been tapped as minority whip. His experience bringing together a diverse caucus and his knowledge of Senate operations make him a solid choice for a party that must look for ways to remain effective after its defeat at the polls Nov. 7.
Free-speech crusader Mitch McConnell was chosen as minority leader. McConnell was a very reasonable voice in the campaign-finance debate, arguing against the strict limits backed by fellow Republican John McCain. McConnell will bring the same common-sense approach to the minority leader's office.
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Lott would indeed be a good choice, if his selection did not come at the expense of the extremely gifted, now-senior senator from Tennessee! We'll just call him Lamar A. No wait, that's too obvious ... L. Alexander.
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