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Behind the scenes GOP senators drive Lott’s ouster to back Frist
Three veteran Republicans John Warner Don Nickles and Mitch McConnell helped push Trent Lott to resign as Senate GOP leader clearing the way for Bill Frist to be elected majority leader designate. Warner and Frist met repeatedly while Nickles backed Frist guiding momentum and signaling wide GOP support. Frist emerged as the preferred successor to Lott amid party concerns and Bush administration pressure.
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