Ashcroft decides against running for political office

[Newsjock]

From Tuesday's USA Today:
http://www.usatoday.com/news/washington/2003-09-01-ashcroft-usat_x.htm

By Kevin Johnson, USA TODAY

WASHINGTON — Attorney General John Ashcroft says he is ruling out any future campaign for elective office, but he indicates that he would like to continue serving the administration if President Bush is elected to a second term.

In an interview with USA TODAY, Ashcroft, who served as Missouri auditor in 1973 and later was elected state attorney general, governor and U.S. senator, said recently that elective politics have passed him by since his confirmation as the nation's top law enforcement official two years ago.

"I really can't imagine running another political campaign," said Ashcroft, 61. "I don't have that in mind. I'm getting older."

During his tenure at the Justice Department, rumors have swirled periodically that Ashcroft may want to return to elective politics.

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[Cha]

1. bush is goin' down and so is asskkkroft.

Oh yeah!

[Nottingham]

2. Good Idea the Guy couldn't get elected in Missouri!

He's just not like Schwarzenegger! :bounce:

[Keithpotkin]

3. didnt he already loose to a dead man.

i guess he took the hint...americans hate him.

this ones for u assKKKroft. :smoke:

[fortyfeetunder]

4. No offense to his last opponent

But history shows that A$$croft couldn't win against a dead person. For that matter, Spuds McKensie (the old Bud Light mascot) could probably get more votes!!

[smallprint]

5. not only did he lose to a dead guy (mel carnahan)

that dead guy in question just might have been assassinated.

remember, carnahan and his son died in a mysterious plane crash just before the election. hmmmm... who does that remind you of? oh yeah...

maybe THAT'S why ashcroft doesn't want to run for office again-- he knows that people will start to ask too many questions...

[eileen from OH]

6. Whew!

Mel Carnahan can now truly rest in peace, knowing he doesn't have to run a campaign from heaven, AGAIN.

eileen from OH

[aquart]

7. Okay, THAT's funny.

[goobergunch]

8. An amused kick

:kick: