Well that was quick. Two and a half hours after my post on
John Ashcroft resigning we have news of the new Attorney General pick.
Fox News
White House counsel Alberto Gonzales has been chosen by President Bush to be the next attorney general, U.S. officials confirmed to FOX News on Wednesday. An announcement from the White House could come later Wednesday.
Gonzales, who would be the first Hispanic attorney general if confirmed by the Senate, would replace John Ashcroft.
"I would not rule out an announcement today," said White House spokesman Scott McClellan.
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