Original sentence: Many see as blantant hypocrisy Lott's loss of a high ranking position after repeated and sincere apologies and the same treatment having not been extended to an equal-at-worst remark made by Durbin with subsequent apologies.Some Democrats and Republicans considered the remark unconscionable, or as Al Gore put it, "fundamentally racist", and many conservative groups and media were quick to distance themselves from Lott and criticize the incident
Edited sentence: Nevertheless, the fact Durbin's comments were prepared, spoken and recorded in the Senate record while Lott's comments were made during a private birthday party illustrates the calculated nature of Durbin's words opposed to Lott's spontaneous and irresponsable remarks.Perhaps the reason behind the outcry for Lott's resignation was the fact that his remarks were racist in nature.Some Democrats and Republicans considered the remark unconscionable, or as Al Gore put it, "fundamentally racist", and many conservative groups and media outlets attempting to create an image for the Republican Party as inclusive of minorities were quick to distance themselves from Lott and criticize the incident.When Lott's high ranking position was taken from him after repeated and sincere apologies and the same treatment was not extended to an equal-at-worst remark made by Durbin with a subsequent non-apologies is seen by many as blatant hypocrisy