Sen. Collins to vote against Blanche, narrowing GOP’s margin for confirmation
Collins said the Justice Department has become increasingly political as Blanche advances to a full Senate vote with only one GOP defection to spare.
- On Tuesday, Senator Susan Collins announced she will vote against President Donald Trump's attorney general nominee, Todd Blanche, narrowing Republicans' confirmation margin as the Senate prepares for a floor vote later this week.
- Collins cited concerns that the Justice Department has "become increasingly political" under Blanche, specifically pointing to his approval of a disputed $1.8 billion settlement regarding the former president's tax returns.
- Following pressure from Republican senators, Blanche formally scrapped the controversial "Anti-Weaponization Fund" on Sunday, and John Cornyn and Thom Tillis voted to advance his nomination through the Senate Judiciary Committee on Tuesday.
- With Collins's defection, Blanche can lose only one more GOP vote if Senator Mitch McConnell remains hospitalized; all Democrats are expected to oppose him, creating a high-stakes confirmation test.
- Blanche has served as acting attorney general since April, drawing scrutiny for moves including the indictment of James Comey, as his nomination represents the administration's push to solidify control over federal law enforcement.
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Susan Collins to vote against Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General, even as other Republicans back him
Susan Collins, Maine's Republican senator, will vote against Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General due to his political actions undermining the DOJ’s independence. Key concerns include his deal shielding Trump from IRS audits and support for anti-abortion measures.
Sen. Collins Will Not Back Blanche for Attorney General
Maine’s Republican Sen. Susan Collins has announced she will vote against the nomination of Todd Blanche as attorney general, marking the latest resistance ahead of the confirmation vote on the Senate floor. “While I believe Mr. Blanche is a capable lawyer, the Department of Justice has become increasingly political,” Collins said in a social media post on Aug. 4. “Mr. Blanche has taken several actions that have further eroded the Department’s i…
JUST IN: GOP Senator Refuses To Confirm Trump's AG Nominee
Senator Susan Collins (R-ME) announced Tuesday that she will not be voting to confirm acting U.S. Attorney General Todd Blanche for the full time role. The announcement shrinks the GOP-controlled Senate’s margin for error following what has already been a contentious confirmation process. “I have carefully reviewed Todd Blanche’s qualifications to be Attorney General. This includes his record and responses to questions from Senators at the Depar…
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