Susan Collins to oppose Todd Blanche nomination for attorney general
Susan Collins says she is a ‘no’ vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general
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Susan Collins says she is a ‘no’ vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general. Collins’s announcement suggests Blanche can lose only one more GOP vote. “Mr. Blanche has taken several actions that have further eroded the Department’s independence, and that is the basis for my vote to oppose his confirmation,” Collins said, noting Blanche’s approval of the settlement between Trump and the Internal Revenue Service, which included the creation of a $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of Trump who believe they were political persecuted. Collins announced her decision the same day Blanche narrowly advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Furthermore, All Democrats are expected to oppose Blanche, accusing him of being blindingly loyal to the president. After surviving a key committee vote on Tuesday, Blanche’s fate became even more uncertain as Republican leaders eye a full floor vote to confirm him. And there are more Republicans who are leery of, or not outright saying, that they will support Blanche.
In addition, Collins is in the middle of a critical reelection bid. Collins, who is running for a sixth term in November, is the rare Republican to support women’s access to abortion. Her association with Trump, who has endorsed her, could hurt her chances in a state that has voted against the president in all three of his elections.
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Susan Collins says she is a ‘no’ vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general.
reliability moderate3/3 sourcesCollins’s announcement suggests Blanche can lose only one more GOP vote. “Mr. Blanche has taken several actions that have further eroded the Department’s independence, and that is the basis for my vote to oppose his confirmation,” Collins said, noting Blanche’s approval of the settlement between Trump and the Internal Revenue Service, which included the creation of a $1.8 billion fund to compensate allies of Trump who believe they were political persecuted.
reliability moderate2/2 sourcesCollins announced her decision the same day Blanche narrowly advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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All Democrats are expected to oppose Blanche, accusing him of being blindingly loyal to the president.
according to Washington ExaminerAfter surviving a key committee vote on Tuesday, Blanche’s fate became even more uncertain as Republican leaders eye a full floor vote to confirm him.
according to Fox News — PoliticsAnd there are more Republicans who are leery of, or not outright saying, that they will support Blanche.
according to Fox News — PoliticsCollins is in the middle of a critical reelection bid.
according to The Boston GlobeCollins, who is running for a sixth term in November, is the rare Republican to support women’s access to abortion.
according to Washington ExaminerHer association with Trump, who has endorsed her, could hurt her chances in a state that has voted against the president in all three of his elections.
according to The Boston Globe
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