Ashcroft Likely to Leave AG Post

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Aides: Ashcroft Likely to Leave AG Post

Updated 2:07 PM ET November 4, 2004


By CURT ANDERSON

WASHINGTON (AP) - Attorney General John Ashcroft is likely to leave his post before the start of President Bush's second term, senior aides said Thursday.

Ashcroft, 62, is described as exhausted from leading the Justice Department in fighting the domestic war on terrorism since the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks. Stress was a factor in Ashcroft's health problems earlier this year that resulted in removal of his gall bladder.

Ashcroft is expected to resign before Bush's Jan. 20 inauguration, said aides who spoke only on condition of anonymity. They said there is a small chance he would stay on, at least for a short time, if Bush asked him.

 

[The Voice of Reason]

Powell and Ashcroft out - I hear that McConnell (true party line sycophant)is in, but I don't know who else. Anyone know who else will be in/out?

TVOR

 

[jewscout]

From what i've seen on the news Rumsfeld and Ridge as well.:jiggy:

 

[The Voice of Reason]

I've heard that Rumsfeld is definitely out - supposedly, he is now considered the Robert McNamara of this administration, and they can't wash their hands of him fast enough. It appears as though they might try to turn him into the fall guy for any troop strength related problems in the Middle East.

TVOR

 

[The Voice of Reason]

Let's just hope he keeps the true moderate of this administration - Dick Cheney - close at hand (we need the balance) :sarcastic

I also heard on NPR that he will make Wolfowitz his new Secretary of Defense after Rumsfeld vacates. You only thought Donald Rumsfeld was an overbearing, opinionated hawk. If this move does come to pass .... well .... Woof!

TVOR

 

[jewscout]

Let's just hope he keeps the true moderate of this administration - Dick Cheney - close at hand (we need the balance) :sarcastic

I also heard on NPR that he will make Wolfowitz his new Secretary of Defense after Rumsfeld vacates. You only thought Donald Rumsfeld was an overbearing, opinionated hawk. If this move does come to pass .... well .... Woof!

TVOR

Oh i know i've heard about Wolfowitz as a possible candidate. I also heard Rice wants to move to Secretary of State or Secretary of Defense (before she becomes the new Commisioner of the NFL, and i'm not kidding). I've also heard about Rudy Giuliani being offered the Attorny General position. Any comments on that idea anyone?

 

[Sunstone]

It's hard to imagine that Ashcroft's replacement could be worse than Ashcroft. Of course, this administration is known for its surprises....