If we win the Senate and not the white house

[Hippo_Tron]

Can we do an investigation of Ashcroft's justice department and uncover enough to force him to resign. I mean I know I'm dreaming here but man that would be awesome.

Edit: I'm not implying that we won't win the white house, I'm just saying that I'd REALLY like to bring out an Ashcroft scandal and force his resignation.

[Democrats unite]

1. My motto this next comming election...

Take no prisoners.

[madmax]

2. We ARE going to win the White House

[quinnox]

3. Ashcroft

I wonder if the Dem beats Bush, can they get rid of him? I thought he had a certain term of office, so I wasn't sure.

[Syrinx]

4. The AG serves at the pleasure of the president

if I'm not mistaken.

[Hippo_Tron]

6. True but...

I would hope that we can dig up enough dirt to embarass the administration enough to force his resignation. I don't think congress can remove a cabinet member though.

[madmax]

5. When bush is gone Ashkkkroft will be gone, too.

And the entire cabinet if the new President so chooses. As if... :evilgrin:

[roguevalley]

7. I hope we win them all but the house and senate won't

be bad. Imagine Henry Waxman as chairman of his committees. SIGH!

[ermoore]

8. Not likely

One, democrats are more likely to win the White House than win the Senate.
Two, what kind of dirt are you gonna dig up with a few more Senators that you couldn't with a few less? Face it, either there's no dirt to be had, or the people who have the dirt (regardless of party) are sitting on it and keeping quiet.

[Hippo_Tron]

9. Not just a few more Senators...

But if the Democrats control the Senate than they control the oversight committees and can call an investigation if they choose to.

[DieboldMustDie]

10. A Senate majority would give us committee chairmanships...

and subpoena power. Unfortunately, I can't see this happening. There are far more Democratic incumbents up for reelection in '04 than Republicans.