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Frist Considers Challenging Lott for Top Senate Post

By David Welna

Published December 20, 2002 at 12:00 AM EST

Embattled Senate Republican Leader Trent Lott remains defiant about hanging on to his post after a GOP colleague declares he is willing to challenge Lott for the leadership job. Sen. Bill Frist (R-TN) has the public support of several GOP senators. Hear NPR's David Welna.

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