Bill Cassidy Will Back Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Salvaging His Confirmation
- Posted on August 7, 2026
- Elections, Attorneys General
- By The New York Times
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Senator Bill Cassidy from Louisiana has pledged his support for Todd Blanche's nomination as Attorney General, despite previous concerns about the appointment. This backing from the Republican senator proves instrumental in securing the necessary votes for confirmation, as Blanche's candidacy faced scrutiny from certain party members. Cassidy's decision to endorse the nominee strengthens the Trump administration's position and demonstrates growing consensus within the GOP leadership regarding the attorney general selection.
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Bill Cassidy Will Back Todd Blanche as Attorney General, Salvaging His Confirmation
The Louisiana senator said that, despite reservations, he would back President Trump’s pick for attorney general, giving Republicans enough votes for a majority. continue reading...
