Senate's Blanche Nomination Delay Signals GOP Infighting The surprise delay in a vote on Todd Blanche's nomination to be attorney general is more than just a procedural hiccup; it signals deeper divisions within the Republican Party.
Despite holding a slim majority in the Senate, the GOP has struggled to coalesce around key Trump era nominees. Blanche faces opposition from at least two prominent Republicans: Senators Thom Tillis and John Cornyn.
The ostensible reason for this delay is the duo's desire for written assurances from the Department of Justice regarding the treatment of certain issues related to President Trump and his family.