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Collins will oppose Blanche, narrowing nominee’s path to confirmation
Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) announced she will vote against Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general, reducing the number of allowable Senate Republican defections for his confirmation. The decision comes as Collins faces a challenging reelection in a state won by Kamala Harris in 2024.
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