Sen. Bill Cassidy, a critical Republican holdout, backs Todd Blanche for attorney general
www.nbcnews.com
Republican Sens. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and Susan Collins of Maine said they would oppose Blanche. But Cassidy’s support means he will likely be confirmed.

Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, also said she will vote against Blanche’s nomination, and Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., remains undecided.

Sen. Lisa Murkowski, R-Alaska, came out Friday against Donald Trump’s pick of Todd Blanche for attorney general, leaving the nomination hanging by a thread.

Murkowski joins fellow centrist Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, to oppose the president’s choice. With Sen. Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., out indefinitely, and Democrats expected to vote no, a third GOP opponent would block the nomination for the powerful job.

Despite the “numerous constructive meetings” she’s had with Blanche, Murkowski said in a statement, “I will oppose his nomination.”

  • AmbientDread@piefed.socialEnglish
    8·
    22 days ago

    Your usual suspect Rapeublicans with spaghetti spines. Let’s see how they vote when they are called on. Color me skeptical

    • FuglyDuck@lemmy.worldEnglish
      3·
      22 days ago

      She wants something. Only thing I can think of, but I can’t imagine its something any of us would approve of.

      • TranscendentalEmpire@lemmy.today
        4·
        22 days ago

        Ahh, it’s her turn to be the “good” Republican. Her and Collins take turns passing the moderate Republican title back and forth on close decisions.

        It usually comes down to Republicans needing one more vote… Either her or collins will have a change of heart after getting a deal for their state and having a one on one with the nominee where the nominee pinky promises to behave themselves.