Senator Cassidy Announces Support for Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination

Left-leaning

7% · AVG CRED 73

2articles · 2 outlets

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“Questioning Blanche’s case”

Left-leaning outlets pair criticism of Blanche’s record and Trump administration actions with debate over whether he could resist Trump.

SlateAUG 7 · 5:42 PM ET

Todd Blanche Senate vote: Bill Cassidy supports Trump's AG nominee, with an awful speech.Blanche’s nomination and his record at the Justice Department are central to Cassidy’s case for supporting him.CRED 73BAL 25 NEUTRAL

TPM – Talking Points MemoAUG 7 · 3:00 PM ET

Blanche Nomination on Track After Cassidy Says He Will Support HimBlanche’s nomination faces opposition over his Justice Department decisions and promises concerning abortion medication.CRED 72BAL 45 NEUTRAL

Center

79% · AVG CRED 75

22articles · 17 outlets

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“Balancing support and objections”

Center outlets report Cassidy’s support as potentially pivotal while detailing objections over the proposed fund and tax agreement and opposition from other senators.

The Boston Globe (cites Associated Press)AUG 7 · 5:00 PM ET

GOP Senator Cassidy says he supports Blanche for attorney generalBlanche rescinded the proposed fund and clarified the tax agreement as senators considered his nomination.CRED 84BAL 75 MIXED

Anchorage Daily News (original publisher not identified)AUG 7 · 1:30 PM ET

Blanche wins key support for attorney general from GOP Sen. Cassidy while Murkowski says she'll oppose himBlanche’s nomination faces support and opposition over his leadership of the Justice Department and actions concerning a proposed fund and tax agreement.CRED 79BAL 80 MIXED

KETVAUG 7 · 7:01 PM ET

Todd Blanche gains pivotal Senate support for attorney general nominationBlanche’s nomination drew support from Cassidy and opposition from Collins and Murkowski amid concerns about his judgment and independence.CRED 76BAL 60 MIXED

Right-leaning

4% · AVG CRED 66

1article · 1 outlet

THE FRAME

“Cassidy’s support as decisive”

New York Post presents Cassidy’s vote as likely securing confirmation, while noting his criticism of Blanche’s role in a proposed fund and DOJ treatment of political opponents.

New York PostAUG 7 · 10:57 AM ET

Sen. Bill Cassidy says he'll vote for Todd Blanche, likely securing AG confirmationBlanche’s nomination drew objections over his record and support from senators who said he gave assurances about the fund.CRED 66BAL 65 MIXED

Senator Cassidy Announces Support for Todd Blanche’s Attorney General Nomination

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