YOUTUBE (The Hill) - Cassidy clears path for Blanche to become next AG as Senate faces jam-packed agenda
It's a big day for the Senate as they hold a rare Friday session. GOP leadership has a multitude of obstacles they are facing, from support for acting AG Todd Blanche, passing the late Sen. Lindsey Graham's Russia sanctions, to funding the government through December 11th. All eyes are on Sen. Bill Cassidy, who just announced he will back acting AG Todd Blanche's nomination, after Sen. Murkowski revealed today she will vote no. If that's not enough for Senate Majority Leader John Thune, he woke up to Punchbowl News' interview with President Trump, who publicly said voters hate republicans, ramped up pressure on the SAVE act and filibuster, even punting an answer on whether he would support Thune for reelection to the leadership position.…