LEGAL · MO · 1977-1985
John Ashcroft
Attorney General · Republican · Missouri
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Later MO Gov + GW Bush AG 2001-2005
Background
John David Ashcroft (b. 1942) was Missouri AG 1977-85 + 2-term Governor 1985-1993 + U.S. Senator 1995-2001 + GW Bush AG 2001-2005. Lost 2000 reelection to deceased opponent Mel Carnahan (killed in Oct 16 2000 plane crash 3 weeks before election). As U.S. AG: PATRIOT Act architect; covered statues at Main Justice for $8K; survived gallbladder surgery 2004 while authorizing controversial NSA program later renounced by Comey.
Curated bio from Officium's editorial pass.
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