GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski says she will vote against Todd Blanche for AG, putting confirmation in jeopardy
The Alaska senator says she is still weighing Todd Blanche’s nomination as Republican leaders work to secure enough votes for confirmation.
- Senator Lisa Murkowski announced she will oppose Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General, citing concerns over the Epstein files, tax immunity for Donald Trump, and promises to anti-abortion groups.
- Senator Susan Collins also opposes Blanche's confirmation due to his anti-abortion promises, joining Murkowski in opposition.
- Blanche's confirmation depends on Senator Bill Cassidy's vote, who remains undecided amid concerns about Blanche's ties to Trump.
- With Senator Mitch McConnell absent and all Democrats opposing Blanche, the Senate GOP faces challenges in securing the confirmation vote, potentially causing delays.
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Today In Republicans Being Useless: Murkowski Tries (But Fails) To Sink Blanche Confirmation
The competition to see who the most shallow, feckless Republican in the U.S. Senate can be tight. But somehow, Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski always finds a way to come out on top. The Last Frontier State’s senior senator announced on Friday that she will be joining her pal Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, in opposing Todd Blanche’s […]
Murkowski Tries (But Fails) To Sink Blanche Confirmation
The competition to see who the most shallow, feckless Republican in the U.S. Senate can be tight. But somehow, Alaska’s Lisa Murkowski always finds a way to come out on top. The Last Frontier State’s senior senator announced on Friday that she will be joining her pal Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, in opposing Todd Blanche’s […]
Blanche wins key support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy while Murkowski says she’ll oppose him
Murkowski, in announcing her opposition, cited the Justice Department’s handling of files related to disgraced financier Jeffrey Epstein, the sweeping tax audit immunity deal and the proposed “Anti-Weaponization Fund.”
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