Politics: Ashcroft, Evans Resign

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Wednesday, November 10, 2004 Election 2004 Ashcroft, Evans Resign The attorney general preemptively offered his letter before the White House initiated a formal discussion about his future, and Commerce Secretary Donald L. Evans is eager to return to Texas to rejoin family members. The resignations were the first departures from President Bush's Cabinet since the reelection. • Evans Relied on Low-Key Approach • Live, 11 a.m. ET: The Post's Ronald Kessler on the Cabinet Changes Democrats Move On Democrats Vow to Hold Bush Accountable Making no apologies for the campaign in which they lost congressional seats and the presidential race, lawmakers return to D.C. vowing to hold the president accountable for his handling of the deficit, the Iraq war and other issues. Campaign Finance Campaign Without Candidate Not Cheap Coming in at less than $150,000, the reelection campaign of Rep. Scott McInnis (R-Colo.) looks downright frugal. Of course, the McInnis campaign should have been cheap, since there was no campaign -- he announced in the summer of 2003 that he would not seek another term. In which of the following states did voters NOT pass a constitutional amendment banning same-sex marriage? A. Michigan B. Ohio C. Oregon D. New Mexico Advertisement Get your news just the way you like it. Add your favorite columnists and topics to a washingtonpost.com newsletter delivered to your in-box each morning. It's a free and easy way to make sure you never miss a thing. Personalize your e-mail today and enjoy customized articles tomorrow. More Political News Powell Cautious About Immigration Changes: Bush Will Give Plan 'High Priority,' Mexicans Told Democrats Gaining A Foothold in Texas: Increasing Hispanic Population Is Credited With Diversifying Winners of Local Races Liberal Christians Challenge 'Values Vote' Losing by 335,000 in N.H., Nader Demands a Recount Evans Relied On Low-Key Approach Some Low, Some High, but 3 on the Money N.C.'s Ballance Pleads Guilty to Conspiracy WASHINGTON IN BRIEF LIVE DISCUSSIONS • Live, 11 a.m. ET: The Post's Ronald Kessler Takes Questions About the Cabinet Shake Up • Live, Noon ET: Dana Priest on National Security Issues • Transcript: Michael Klare, Foreign Policy In Focus Advisory Committee Member on Bush's Second Term • Transcript: American Enterprise Institute's Danielle Pletka on Bush Foreign Policy • Transcript: Council on Foreign Relations Walter Russell Mead on Bush Foreign Policy • Transcript: Bruce Reed, Democratic Leadership Council President • Transcript: Media Backtalk With Howard Kurtz • Transcript: "Face the Nation's" Bob Schieffer • Transcript: Former Supreme Court Law Clerk Edward Lazarus on the Court's Future • Transcript: The Post's Mike Allen on His Karl Rove Profile • Live Online: Full List of Political Discussions OPINION • Post Editorial: A New Start on Courts • Post Editorial: Help America Vote • Robert J. Samuelson: The Politics of Self-Esteem • John Norton Moore: Forgotten POWs, Forgotten Honor • Harold Meyerson: How About a Little Country Twang? • Anne Applebaum: A German Lesson for Remaking Iraq • Tom Toles Cartoon: Arafat • More Editorials & Opinion ONLINE EXTRAS • Terry M. Neal's Talking Points • Dan Froomkin's White House Briefing • Howard Kurtz's Media Notes Extra E-Mail Newsletter Services To sign up for additional newsletters or get help, visit the E-mail Preferences Page. •   To unsubscribe, visit the E-mail Preferences Page (do not reply to this e-mail). •   For feedback, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]. •   For advertising information, send mail to [EMAIL PROTECTED]. •   To subscribe to the print edition of The Washington Post newspaper, click here.     Privacy Policy © 2004 The Washington Post Company Washingtonpost.Newsweek Interactive c/o E-mail Customer Care 1515 N. Courthouse Road Arlington, VA 22201 Previous message View by thread View by date Next message Reply via email to Search the site The Mail Archive home camp03 - all messages camp03 - about the list Expand Previous message Next message The Mail Archive home Add your mailing list FAQ Support Privacy WATH06BFB70142949E17F3F65DCDD0.drdb.SlingShot.1@letters.washingtonpost.com