Conversation so far:
In what year did Frank Hague retire from politics?
Frank Hague abruptly announced his retirement in 1947.
Was there a reason Frank Hague retired from politics?
Governor Alfred Driscoll led the effort to implement a new constitution, which streamlined state government and made it less vulnerable to control by locally based bosses like Frank Hague.
What did Frank Hague do after retirement?
Frank Hague was able to have his nephew, Frank Hague Eggers, chosen as his successor. It was generally understood that Frank Hague still held the real power.

Question: Was Frank successful?
Self-contained rewrite: Was Frank Hague successful in holding power through his nephew, Frank Hague Eggers?