politics
Bill Cassidy defends decision to back Blanche as attorney general
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), whose vote proved crucial in confirming the president’s nominee for attorney general, defended his decision to back Todd Blanche.
TL;DR
- Senator Bill Cassidy defended his decision to vote for Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general.
- Cassidy described the decision as a "gradation of gray," implying complexity.
- His vote was crucial for the confirmation of the nominee.
- Senators Lisa Murkowski and Susan Collins were the only Republicans who voted against Blanche.