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.”

    • CharlesDarwin@lemmy.worldEnglish
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      11 hours ago

      Not seeing how that is the least bit relevant. Separating us by age and other demos is part of the plan, though, and I refuse to fall into the trap.

      • AngryRedHerring@lemmy.worldEnglish
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        10 hours ago

        You don’t think there’s something wrong with your elected representative not having any idea how much a loaf of bread costs?

        • CharlesDarwin@lemmy.worldEnglish
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          8 hours ago

          I am not sure there is a direct correlation between something like that and age and I don’t think it is the least bit useful to assume that it does. Also, even if someone has never set foot into a grocery store, that kind of data is easily found.

          I’d rather focus on the policies and the character traits, and less on physical attributes of politicians themselves. Someone could be 100 and still have the morality and empathy required to understand the needs of the average American. Someone could be 20 and a child of privilege having never stepped into a grocery store, and neither know nor care at all about the lives of average Americans.

          • AngryRedHerring@lemmy.worldEnglish
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            4 hours ago

            There are plenty of people who are that age who understand grocery prices because they haven’t been in Congress for 60 years, floating on a cushion of fat money donations and indifference.

            So perhaps age is not the issue, and the issue is more that they’ve been there too damn long. Point to the ones who are still doing good works and not just legislating to maintain their seats.