If MItt Romney wins the nail-biting race on Tuesday, his new cabinet could have a major impact on the country.
And the nation's top lawyer will be one of the most important posts.
Previous U.S. attorneys general have been at the center of national controversies.
John Ashcroft had a huge, and lasting, impact fighting the "war on terror," while Eric Holder incurred the wrath of Congress over the Fast and Furious gun-trafficking debacle.
Who will stir future legal controversy?
Paul Clement
Current position: Partner at the law firm of Bancroft LLP
Claims to fame: He argued the case against Obamacare before the U.S. Supreme Court, and argued for the Clinton-era Defense of Marriage Act.
Richard Wiley
Current position: Name partner in the law/lobbying firm Wiley Rein
Claims to fame: He chaired the Federal Communications Commission under Nixon and has been called the "father" of high-definition television.
Pam Bondi
Current Position: Attorney general of Florida
Claim to fame: She was the lead attorney general seeking to overturn Obamacare.
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