Cassidy says he’ll support Todd Blanche’s attorney general nomination | CNN Politics

The senator’s support clears a path for Blanche’s narrow confirmation to the high-profile role. • Nominee clears key hurdle: GOP Sen. Bill Cassidy says he will support Todd Blanche’s nomination for attorney general, clearing the way for his narrow confirmation. We’re awaiting word on when the Senate may hold a vote. • Thin margins: President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department could only afford to lose two Republican votes. Sens. Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski previously announced they’ll vote against him. All Democrats are expected to oppose the nomination. • How we got here: The nominee hit snag after snag on his path to confirmation. Critics have voiced concerns over Blanche’s potential role in using the Justice Department to go after Trump’s adversaries. Cassidy, who lost his bid for a third term after clashing publicly with the president, was among the most prominent GOP skeptics. Scroll through the posts below to read more on Blanche’s attorney general nomination. It’s still unclear exactly when the Senate could vote to confirm President Donald Trump’s pick to lead the Justice Department, Todd Blanche, but we’ll bring you updates