Bill Cassidy Explains Why He Backed Todd Blanche After Near 'No' Vote
Blanche's uphill battle to be confirmed as attorney general ended Saturday morning with a 50-49 vote in the Senate.
Sen. Bill Cassidy revealed that he nearly voted against Todd Blanche's confirmation as Attorney General due to concerns over special IRS protections for President Trump and his family. Cassidy acknowledged that he "almost weighed to vote no" but ultimately supported Blanche after an intensive review process. Blanche's confirmation was crucial as it broke a 50-49 Senate deadlock, and Cassidy's vote was particularly important given the absence of GOP Senator Mitch McConnell.
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