article from 2002 when Lott stepped down and discussing who should replace him
http://www.intellectualconservative.com/article2054.htmlBill Frist's Election as Senate Majority Leader Would Represent a Stunning Setback for Pro-Life Conservatives
Thankfully, pro-life conservative Sen. Rick Santorum (R-Penn) announced his candidacy earlier today for Senate Majority Leader to fill the pro-life void so conservatives can now support Santorum against pro-choice moderate, Bill Frist, in his bid for Senate Majority Leader.
Frist was awarded a ‘D’ by Gun Owners of America for his voting record of opposing the Second Amendment rights of US citizens. He was also awarded a ‘D’ lifetime rating by Americans for Better Immigration for his voting record of supporting unrestricted open-borders immigration and amnesties for millions of illegal immigrant law-breakers. As objectionable as Frist’s voting record is on the Second Amendment and border security issues, his record on abortion is even more troubling to social conservatives.
During his initial campaign for US Senate, Bill Frist ran as a pro-choice candidate on abortion. During an appearance on a Nashville radio station in May 1994, he stated he "would like to keep our Senators out of the
decision making process....it's a very private decision."