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Collins will oppose Blanche, narrowing nominee’s path to confirmation
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What happenedCollins called Blanche “a capable lawyer,” but she said the Department of Justice (DOJ) under his leadership has “become increasingly political.”.
The headline splitThe center frames it as "Collins will oppose Blanche, narrowing nominee’s path to confirmation". The right frames it as "Collins drops the hammer on Trump's pick to lead DOJ, jeopardizing path to confirmation".
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CenterCollins will oppose Blanche, narrowing nominee’s path to confirmation
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Right / center-rightCollins drops the hammer on Trump's pick to lead DOJ, jeopardizing path to confirmation
Collins drops the hammer on Trump's pick to lead DOJ, jeopardizing path to confirmation
Sen. Susan Collins, R-Maine, says she will vote against Todd Blanche's confirmation as attorney general, citing the anti-weaponization fund and DOJ independence.
