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WASHINGTON--President Bush launched a no-holds-barred effort yesterday to salvage John Tower's nomination, meeting privately with a dozen swing Democrats and wavering Republicans in hopes of persuading them to back his choice for defense secretary...
...administration's efforts suffered a setback when Sen. Larry Pressler (R-S.D.) announced he was "very much leaning against" confirmation and urged Tower to withdraw before a vote...
...think that he may very well be doing him [Bush] a favor in this case," said Pressler, who said he was fearful that Tower would not be capable of cleaning up the Pentagon procurement system if confirmed...
Bush said he did not know whether he could win over senators who have indicated opposition to Tower, saying only, "I hope...
...memories of Mike or Robin. No Don King crowding the room with undefinable words. No Trump, person or tower...