Keating possible choice for U.S. attorney general

(Oklahoma City-AP) -- Senate Majority Whip Don Nickles says Governor Keating would be easily confirmed if he's nominated for U-S attorney general. <br><br>Nickles, an Oklahoma Republican, says he hopes

Friday, December 15th 2000, 12:00 am

By: News On 6

(Oklahoma City-AP) -- Senate Majority Whip Don Nickles says Governor Keating would be easily confirmed if he's nominated for U-S attorney general.

Nickles, an Oklahoma Republican, says he hopes President-elect George W. Bush appoints the Oklahoma governor to his cabinet.

Nickles says Keating would by overwhelmingly confirmed by legislators.

Governor Keating says he's not waiting by the telephone for a presidential appointment.

The 56-year-old Oklahoma governor says he has not talked to Bush about the job. He says he is a friend of Bush, but not a confidant. And, Keating figures the Texas governor may have someone else in mind.

Keating held high-ranking jobs in the Justice Department and Housing and Urban Development under Presidents Reagan and Bush.