House/Senate leadership showdown

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Lott is a master at Senate rules, particular arcane ones. He's a solid tactician and, rather obviously, a better vote-counter than Alexander, who thought he had won.

In other words, he's perfect for the Minority Whip spot. A very smart and underrated move by the Senate GOP; now we just need the House GOP to go with Pence/Shadegg.