Blanche's Path to Confirmation Narrowing, But Not Dead Yet Todd Blanche's nomination for Attorney General is inching closer to a Senate vote, but his fate remains precarious. With Republican Sen.
Susan Collins already opposing him, and two key GOP senators, Bill Cassidy and Lisa Murkowski, still deliberating, it's clear that Blanche's confirmation will depend on their decisions.
The stakes are high not only for Blanche but also for President Donald Trump, who nominated his personal attorney to serve as Attorney General.