As far as I could tell, Ashcroft was not a supporter of the AWB.
"As far as I could tell, Ashcroft was not a supporter of the AWB."
I don't remember him speaking on the issue at all. Since he worked for Bush, and Bush was for it, then I'd guess he'd be on Bush's side. I don't know.
I just don't understand why anyone is surprised at this. It's not as though Bush didn't make it clear how he felt.