Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation
Cassidy said Blanche can check Trump’s impulses at the Justice Department after weeks of GOP hesitation over his independence.
- On Friday, Sen. Bill Cassidy announced he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche as U.S. attorney general, keeping President Donald Trump's nominee's confirmation on track.
- Sens. Susan Collins of Maine and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska announced their opposition this week, both citing what they described as the politicization of the Justice Department.
- Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial, spent weeks questioning the nominee's independence; after meeting privately with Blanche, he stated he was "not entirely satisfied" but would support him.
- With Sen. Mitch McConnell absent due to hospitalization, Blanche cannot afford further Republican defections; Cassidy's decisive vote prevents the confirmation from collapsing after Collins and Murkowski's opposition.
- Blanche, the acting attorney general, faced criticism for defending Trump in the New York criminal trial, while Cassidy blamed both parties for the "apparent lawfare" and weaponization of the Justice Department.
156 Articles
156 Articles
Bill Cassidy defends decision to back Blanche as attorney general
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), whose vote proved crucial in confirming the president’s nominee for attorney general, defended his decision to back Todd Blanche. “If you’re looking for a black or white decision here, you’re not going to find it. This is a gradation of gray,” he said in a Sunday interview with CBS News host Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation. Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Susan Collins (R-ME) were the only Republicans who voted “no”…
Sen. Bill Cassidy Defends Vote To Confirm Blanche
MARGARET BRENNAN: “So you were skeptical, you made that clear back when we spoke in June of Todd Blanche and confirming him to be Attorney General. You did late Friday confirm him, but you said you’re not entirely satisfied. You no doubt will have concern in the future, and I want to play for our viewers what you said. Take a listen. You were emotional there. Your voice cracked. Why? And why do you think you’re going to be criticized?” SEN. BILL…
Todd Blanche Takes Over As AG - Dems PANIC Over His First Move
A dramatic overnight vote in Washington has placed one of the most powerful positions in the federal government into new hands. The outcome was decided by the narrowest of margins, and the official taking control could immediately inherit a politically explosive decision involving one of the most recognizable figures from the COVID-19 pandemic. The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as attorney general early Saturday in a 50-49 vote, putting him in c…
The Advocate
NolaStephanie Grace: Even with one foot out of office, Bill Cassidy keeps caving
Lame duck U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy could have taken one last principled stand, columnist Stephanie Grace writes, by casting the deciding vote against attorney general nominee Todd Blanche’s nomination. Again, she wrote, Cassidy just couldn’t bring himself to do it, leaving the country with yet another deeply flawed Trump cabinet member.
Coverage Details
Bias Distribution
- 55% of the sources are Center
Factuality
To view factuality data please Upgrade to Premium
