The Next Attorney General

The Next Attorney General

President Bush is said to be close to announcing his choice to succeed former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. We'll talk about possible nominees and some of the challenges ahead for the next head of the Justice Department.

President Bush is said to be close to announcing his choice to succeed former Attorney General Alberto Gonzales. We'll talk about possible nominees and some of the challenges ahead for the next head of the Justice Department.

Guests

David Jackson

White House correspondent, USA Today

Donald B. Ayer

attorney; served in the Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush administrations as U.S. Attorney, Deputy Solicitor General, and Deputy Attorney General

Pierre Thomas

Justice Department correspondent, ABC News

Jack L. Goldsmith

former Assistant Attorney General, Office of Legal Counsel (2003-04); author "The Terror Presidency."

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