Lott Is the New Minority Whip

Fox News is reporting that Trent Lott is the new minority whip in the Senate.

Update: Breitbart reports that, according to outgoing senator Rick Santorum, Lott beat Lamar Alexander of Tennessee by one vote, 25-24.

Update II: With the election of Lott, are Republicans sending the message that the way forward is by going in reverse? Haven't we seen this song-and-dance already?