"There's been much head scratching on the Hill as to why Democrats, un-led by outgoing Senate Majority Leader Thomas A. Daschle's comments on the Lott controversy, took so long to react to Senate GOP Leader Trent Lott's keen historical reflections. Best answer we've heard is from one Democratic staffer who noted this is the time of year when office space is allocated for the new Senate next month. And who's in charge of those decisions? Of course -- Trent Lott."

(via In the loop)