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Collins will oppose Blanche, narrowing nominee’s path to confirmation

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Collins called Blanche “a capable lawyer,” but she said the Department of Justice (DOJ) under his leadership has “become increasingly political.”

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  1. Susan Collins hasn’t decided whether to confirm Todd Blanche as AG

    Headline from Bangor Daily News ·

  2. Newest

    Collins will oppose Blanche, narrowing nominee’s path to confirmation

    Headline from WCBD News 2 ·

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  1. Portland Press Herald

    Todd Blanche looks set to become Trump’s attorney general. Will Susan Collins vote for him? (opens Portland Press Herald)

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    Portland Press Herald's feed description

    Blanche's formal order to end a controversial 'anti-weaponization fund' came ahead of a crucial committee vote this week.

  2. Bangor Daily News

    Susan Collins hasn’t decided whether to confirm Todd Blanche as AG (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    The Republican senator from Maine did vote with her party to confirm him as deputy attorney general last year.

  3. Just the News

    Susan Collins will vote against Todd Blanche for AG (opens Just the News)

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    Just the News's feed description

    Republicans have 53 votes in the Senate, meaning Blanche can afford to lose the support of up to three Republicans, provided Vice President JD Vance casts a tie-breaking vote.

  4. News Center Maine

    Sen. Collins to vote against Todd Blanche's confirmation for attorney general (opens News Center Maine)

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    News Center Maine's feed description

    The full Senate could vote later this week on Blanche’s nomination. If all Democrats oppose him, Blanche can only afford to lose two Republican votes.

  5. Axios

    Susan Collins opposes Todd Blanche for attorney general (opens Axios)

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    Axios's feed description

    Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) said Tuesday she will vote against Todd Blanche's nomination for attorney general . Why it matters: Collins' vote won't sink Blanche's nomination on its own . But it makes every remaining undecided Republican that much more important. With Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.

  6. Bangor Daily News

    Susan Collins a ‘no’ on Todd Blanche for attorney general (opens Bangor Daily News)

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    Bangor Daily News's feed description

    The Senate Judiciary Committee voted 12-10 along party lines in support of the nomination of President Donald Trump’s former personal attorney.

  7. WCBD News 2

    Collins will oppose Blanche, narrowing nominee’s path to confirmation (opens WCBD News 2)

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    WCBD News 2's feed description

    Collins called Blanche “a capable lawyer,” but she said the Department of Justice (DOJ) under his leadership has “become increasingly political.”

  8. The Boston Globe

    Susan Collins says she is a ‘no’ vote on Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general (opens The Boston Globe)

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    The Boston Globe's feed description

    The Republican from Maine said in a statement that Blanche is a “capable lawyer” but the that Justice Department “has become increasingly political.”

  9. Newsweek

    Todd Blanche's Abortion Remarks Just Cost Him a Key Vote (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

    Senator Susan Collins of Maine announced Tuesday that she will oppose President Donald Trump's nominee for attorney general.

  10. Washington Examiner

    Susan Collins to oppose Todd Blanche nomination for attorney general (opens Washington Examiner)

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    Washington Examiner's feed description

    Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) will vote “no” on Todd Blanche‘s nomination for attorney general, narrowing his path to confirmation in a chamber where Republicans can only afford to lose two GOP votes. Collins announced her decision the same day Blanche narrowly advanced out of the Senate Judiciary Commi…

  11. RedState

    Susan Collins Announces Opposition to Todd Blanche - Here's What He'll Need to Be Confirmed (opens RedState)

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  12. The Center Square

    Maine could derail Todd Blanche confirmation (opens The Center Square)

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    The Center Square's feed description

    (The Center Square) — Maine Sen. Susan Collins says she plans to vote against Todd Blanche for Attorney General, becoming the first Republican to reject President Donald Trump's nomination.

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