] Ashcroft is expected to resign before Bush's January 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. ] 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 Gonzalez, who would ] give Bush a notable Hispanic appointment. Yea! One down.. a few more to go... |