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Ashcroft likely to leave AG post
#3322220 - 11/04/04 10:13 PM (19 years, 4 months ago) |
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YES!!!!!!!!!!!
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Aides: Ashcroft Likely to Leave AG Post
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By CURT ANDERSON, Associated Press Writer
WASHINGTON - Attorney General John Ashcroft (news - web sites) is likely to leave his post before the start of President Bush (news - web sites)'s second term, senior aides said Thursday.
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Ashcroft, 62, is described as exhausted from leading the Justice Department (news - web sites) 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 attorney general has not officially informed his staff of his future plans, spokesman Mark Corallo said.
At a news conference, Bush said he hasn't made any decisions about his Cabinet.
Ashcroft, a former two-term governor and senator from Missouri, has long been a favorite among Bush's base of religious conservatives. He also is a lightning rod for Democrats and other critics on issues ranging from the anti-terrorism Patriot Act, which expanded rules for eavesdropping, to abortion rights and gun control.
Names that have been floated in recent weeks as a possible replacement include Ashcroft's former deputy, Larry Thompson, who would become the first black attorney general. Others include Marc Racicot, who was Bush's campaign manager, and White House general counsel Alberto Gonzales, who would give Bush a notable Hispanic appointment.
Also sometimes mentioned is former New York Mayor Rudolph Giuliani (news - web sites), but his spokeswoman said he's not interested. "Rudy Giuliani is not taking John Ashcroft's job," Sunny Mindel said.
Mindel said Giuliani is committed to the success of his business and government consulting firm.
Giuliani, a former prosecutor, is considered a possible presidential contender in 2008. Those political aspirations could be hampered by the controversies inherent in the top Justice Department job.
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Re: Ashcroft likely to leave AG post [Re: Learyfan]
#3322230 - 11/04/04 10:19 PM (19 years, 4 months ago) |
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I wonder how much of an asshole the next guy will be.
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Re: Ashcroft likely to leave AG post [Re: Vvellum]
#3322242 - 11/04/04 10:22 PM (19 years, 4 months ago) |
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bi0 said: I wonder how much of an asshole the next guy will be.
My first thoughts too. I hope he isn't a bigger Nazi...its possible but unlikely considering Ashcroft.
Maybe Ashcroft couldn't deal with being head chief of installing the new police state??
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Re: Ashcroft likely to leave AG post [Re: Learyfan]
#3322262 - 11/04/04 10:25 PM (19 years, 4 months ago) |
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Is that Delysid in your avatar?
Oh to have some Sandoz L.....ahhhhh
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Re: Ashcroft likely to leave AG post [Re: Teragon]
#3322346 - 11/04/04 10:49 PM (19 years, 4 months ago) |
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Teragon said:
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bi0 said: I wonder how much of an asshole the next guy will be.
My first thoughts too. I hope he isn't a bigger Nazi...its possible but unlikely considering Ashcroft.
has it ever gotten better?
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Re: Ashcroft likely to leave AG post [Re: Learyfan]
#3322739 - 11/05/04 12:34 AM (19 years, 4 months ago) |
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If Bush wants to stand behind his pledge to be bipartisan, he should recruit Elliot Spitzer. The man's fucking amazing. Or, even better, I'm sure there are many libertarians who would be perfect for the job.
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Re: Ashcroft likely to leave AG post [Re: Gijith]
#3322806 - 11/05/04 12:54 AM (19 years, 4 months ago) |
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Spitzer would definitely be an improvement over Ashcroft.
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Re: Ashcroft likely to leave AG post [Re: Learyfan]
#3323421 - 11/05/04 06:50 AM (19 years, 4 months ago) |
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Possible replacements?
Rudy Giuliani?
Condi?
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Re: Ashcroft likely to leave AG post [Re: Phred]
#3323629 - 11/05/04 08:15 AM (19 years, 4 months ago) |
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I think the caveman in the middle has just been confirmed for the office of the Attorney General: The Bush Administration was quoted as saying, "Attorney General Bok will make a great addition to this administration and will be the perfect fit for our policies that we are trying to pursue." The head of the ACLU was quoted as saying, "At least he will probably be better than Ashcroft." The new Attorney General was quoted as saying, "Grrrr!!! Argh!!! Ugghh!!!!". Haha, just kidding. I thought the libbies on the board would get a kick out of that.
Edited by RandalFlagg (11/05/04 09:24 AM)
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Re: Ashcroft likely to leave AG post [Re: RandalFlagg]
#3323744 - 11/05/04 08:56 AM (19 years, 4 months ago) |
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weak....
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Re: Ashcroft likely to leave AG post [Re: Innvertigo]
#3323753 - 11/05/04 08:59 AM (19 years, 4 months ago) |
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Oh come on...it was an attempt to throw some amusement the liberal's way. I thought it was kind of funny.
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Re: Ashcroft likely to leave AG post [Re: RandalFlagg]
#3323755 - 11/05/04 09:00 AM (19 years, 4 months ago) |
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at least you tried....
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Re: Ashcroft likely to leave AG post [Re: Innvertigo]
#3323767 - 11/05/04 09:03 AM (19 years, 4 months ago) |
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I thought it was funny.
Why would you be offended by that?
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Re: Ashcroft likely to leave AG post [Re: Learyfan]
#3323786 - 11/05/04 09:12 AM (19 years, 4 months ago) |
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I wasn't offended at all...you should know by now that i'm never offended.
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Re: Ashcroft likely to leave AG post [Re: Innvertigo]
#3323816 - 11/05/04 09:27 AM (19 years, 4 months ago) |
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at least you tried....
Well, I went back and edited it and threw in some commentary, so hopefully it will be funnier now.
oh please it makes Innvertigo laugh....please please please
*Randal crosses fingers*
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Re: Ashcroft likely to leave AG post [Re: RandalFlagg]
#3323836 - 11/05/04 09:35 AM (19 years, 4 months ago) |
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better..ha
but I think you misquoted Bok, typical liberal spin. It's obvious he meant "Ugh, Grr, Growl, Grr, Grr and NOT ""Grrrr!!! Argh!!! Ugghh!!!!". "
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Re: Ashcroft likely to leave AG post [Re: RandalFlagg]
#3324854 - 11/05/04 02:25 PM (19 years, 4 months ago) |
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RandalFlagg said: Oh come on...it was an attempt to throw some amusement the liberal's way. I thought it was kind of funny.
And it was.
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