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Blanche Attorney General Confirmation Splits Senate Republicans

Louisiana Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy said he will vote to confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general, while Alaska Republican Sen. Lisa Murkowski announced she will oppose the nomination. Murkowski is the second Republican to come out against Blanche, leaving him with little room for further GOP defections if he is to win Senate approval.

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Murkowski will oppose Blanche nomination, narrowing his path to confirmation NPR – Politics
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The Alaska Republican said the country needs an Attorney General who will "check the worst impulses of this administration," adding that she doesn't have confidence that Todd Blanche can achieve that.

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Cassidy backs Blanche for attorney general, clearing way for confirmation

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Murkowski will oppose Blanche nomination, narrowing his path to confirmationNPR – Politics
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Murkowski will oppose Blanche nomination, narrowing his path to confirmation

The Alaska Republican said the country needs an Attorney General who will "check the worst impulses of this administration," adding that she doesn't have confidence that Todd Blanche can achieve that.

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Murkowski Will Oppose Blanche as Attorney General, Putting His Confirmation at RiskNYTimes – US
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Murkowski Will Oppose Blanche as Attorney General, Putting His Confirmation at Risk

The Alaska senator is the second Republican to announce plans to vote against Todd Blanche. He likely cannot afford any other G.O.P. defections and still win approval.

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