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Mike CrowlTrent Lott to resign
November 26th 2007 13:32
Several opinions posted on the web request Trent Lott's resignation. His decision to resign before the end of this year, however, probably aren't based on those requests.
Today's breaking news seems to be that Trent Lott has decided to resign his senate seat before the end of this year. Some reports claim that a reason for this decision is to avoid the new rule restricting retired legislators from taking lobby positions for two years. If he resigns before the new law goes into effect, he will be able to immediately take such a position.
Another reason reported has to do with special election rules. Apparantly, if he resigns now, he'll have some control over who replaces him. If he simply doesn't seek re-election, he'll have no control over his replacement.
Today's breaking news seems to be that Trent Lott has decided to resign his senate seat before the end of this year. Some reports claim that a reason for this decision is to avoid the new rule restricting retired legislators from taking lobby positions for two years. If he resigns before the new law goes into effect, he will be able to immediately take such a position.
Another reason reported has to do with special election rules. Apparantly, if he resigns now, he'll have some control over who replaces him. If he simply doesn't seek re-election, he'll have no control over his replacement.
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