The Republican's decision came as Blanche advanced from committee, with other GOP senators also expressing doubts
Senator Collins Opposes Todd Blanche for Attorney General, Narrowing Confirmation Path
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Republican Senator Susan Collins announced she will vote against Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general, dealing a significant blow to the nominee's confirmation prospects. Collins made her decision public on the same day Blanche narrowly advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee, with all Democrats expected to oppose him, accusing him of being excessively loyal to President Trump.
Collins, who is running for a sixth term in November, is a rare Republican who supports abortion rights. Her opposition narrows Blanche's path to confirmation, as other Republicans have also expressed reluctance or declined to commit their support. The full Senate is expected to vote on Blanche's nomination soon, and his fate remains uncertain.
According to some reports, Blanche is Trump's former personal attorney, while others note he was previously confirmed to a different role. Collins's defection is seen as a crucial, though not necessarily fatal, setback for the nomination.
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Susan Collins says she is a ‘no’ vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general.
reliability high4/4 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 ExaminerCollins will oppose Blanche, narrowing nominee’s path to confirmation.
according to The Hill — Just InAfter 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 — LatestAnd there are more Republicans who are leery of, or not outright saying, that they will support Blanche.
according to Fox News — LatestCollins 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.
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Collins announced her decision the same day Blanche narrowly advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Committee.
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