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Who bore the brunt of controversy arising from Ashcroft's political decisions as Attorney General?

  • Ashcroft

  • George W. Bush

  • The Republican Party

  • All of the above

Answer

The correct answer to the question is: All of the above. Ashcroft's political decisions as Attorney General were controversial and resulted in criticism from many groups. This included civil rights groups, religious groups, and law enforcement officials. Ashcroft's policies were seen as being too harsh and authoritarian by some, while others saw them as being necessary to protect the country from terrorism.
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