Former Senate Majority Leader Trent Lott (R-MS), a supporter of Sen. Thad Cochran (R-MS), said “of course” he would support Cochran challenger Mississippi state Sen. Chris McDaniel (R) if McDaniel wins the Republican nomination.
Lott, in an interview with MSNBC’s Chuck Todd on Tuesday, said he’s “pulling” for Cochran.
“We need him. He is a very thoughtful gentle man. He does a lot for our state and our country without being pushy and nasty about it,” Lott said of Cochran. “If he doesn’t win the primary — I certainly hope he does, then certainly I’m going to reach out and try to work with Chris McDaniel.”
Lott’s comments came the morning of the runoff election between Cochran and McDaniel. Most polls have shown McDaniel with some kind of lead over Cochran.
Lott himself has supported Cochran’s re-election campaign and been taped in ads supporting the incumbent senator. If McDaniel wins the nomination, he will face former Rep. Travis Childers (D-MS) in the general election.
Of course he will support him! He is a lobbyist and has to suck up to whoever wins. The Democrat has about as much chance of winning as I and I’m not running! It’s Mississippi for crissakes! And the former cheerleader is a good suckup!
Trent who? I didn’t know he was still breathing and collecting his gubment welfare payments and healthcare bennies.
You can’t change a leopard’s spots…
Saying, “Of course I’ll support that Neo-Confederate, racist bigot…He’s one of us.”
Trent Lott - Original Gangster.
Of course Lott will support him especially if money is involved.