Gonzales was regarded as a moderate compared to Ashcroft because he was not seen as opposing abortion or affirmative action .
On November 10 , 2004 , it was announced that he would be nominated to replace United States Attorney General John Ashcroft for Bush 's second term .
Gonzales was regarded as a moderate compared to Attorney General because he was not seen as opposing abortion or affirmative action .
On November 10 , 2004 , it was announced that he would be nominated to replace United States Attorney General John Ashcroft for Bush 's second term .