] 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...

CNN.com - Aides: Ashcroft likely to leave post - Nov 4, 2004