As former Senator John Ashcroft prepares for confirmation hearings in Washington next week, he reflects on his long career as a public servant in Missouri. Ashcroft is President-elect Bush’s choice for attorney general. Ashcroft has served as the Missouri attorney general, among other offices. He says auditor was his favorite office when he was auditor; A.G. was his favorite office when he was attorney general. And when he was Senator? Governor was his favorite office when he was senator.