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Collins Blocks Blanche’s AG Nomination | Dayton News
Senator Susan Collins just flipped her vote against Todd Blanche’s AG nomination, making his confirmation hinge on one more Republican defection — and with Democrats united against him, the clock is ticking. Collins, facing reelection, cited Blanche’s politicized DOJ record: shielding Trump’s business from audits, a $2B fund for political allies, and an ill-advised indictment push against Senators Kelly and Slotkin. Over 1,200 former DOJ staffers also oppose him. Murkowski and Cassidy remain undecided — Murkowski wants more dialogue after Blanche visited rural Alaska, while Cassidy’s stance…
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