Sen. Collins to vote against Blanche, narrowing GOP’s margin for confirmation
Collins said Blanche has eroded Justice Department independence, citing a 12-10 committee vote and more than 1,200 former department employees in opposition.
- 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.
- 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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Collins Opposes Todd Blanche for Attorney General, Citing Concerns Over DOJ Independence
WASHINGTON, D.C. — U.S. Senator Susan Collins (R) announced Tuesday that she will vote against the confirmation of Todd Blanche to serve as the next Attorney General of the United States, saying she believes the Department of Justice has become increasingly politicized and that Blanche’s actions have further weakened the agency’s independence. In a statement [...] The post Collins Opposes Todd Blanche for Attorney General, Citing Concerns Over D…
Susan Collins Is A No Vote On Todd Blanche
Sen. Susan Collins, who is in a fight to retain her Senate seat in the upcoming midterms, released a statement saying she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination to become the permanent AG. We've seen Sen. Collins state she would vote against something one day and then do the opposite the next, but this seems a bit more on point. At best, it’s a performative vote against him because he colleagues will make sure her vote doesn’t matter. Blanche i…
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.
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