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.”

  • 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.