Sen. Bill Cassidy defends ‘gradation of gray’ decision to back Blanche as attorney general

David Zimmermann· Aug 9, 2026 · 8:13 PM UTC ·3 min read · 0 reactions · 0 comments · 3 views

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Bill Cassidy (R-LA), whose vote proved crucial in confirming the president’s nominee for attorney general, defended his decision to back Todd Blanche.“If you’re looking for a black or white decision here, you’re not going to find it. This is a gradation of gray,” he said in a Sunday interview with CBS News host Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation. Bill Cassidy defends ‘gradation of gray’ decision to back Blanche as attorney general Two visions of religious liberty: How Trump and Biden defined a foundational right Hunter Biden admits pardon was ‘not good’ for the American people or his father’s legacy Sens.

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▪Bill Cassidy (R-LA), whose vote proved crucial in confirming the president’s nominee for attorney general, defended his decision to back Todd Blanche.“If you’re looking for a black or white decision here, you’re not going to find it.
▪This is a gradation of gray,” he said in a Sunday interview with CBS News host Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation.
▪Bill Cassidy defends ‘gradation of gray’ decision to back Blanche as attorney general Two visions of religious liberty: How Trump and Biden defined a foundational right Hunter Biden admits pardon was ‘not good’ for the American people or hi

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Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), whose vote proved crucial in confirming the president’s nominee for attorney general, defended his decision to back Todd Blanche.“If you’re looking for a black or white decision here, you’re not going to find it. This is a gradation of gray,” he said in a Sunday interview with CBS News host Margaret Brennan on Face the Nation. Recommended Stories Sen. Bill Cassidy defends ‘gradation of gray’ decision to back Blanche as attorney general Two visions of religious liberty: How Trump and Biden defined a foundational right Hunter Biden admits pardon was ‘not good’ for the American people or his father’s legacy Sens. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) and Susan Collins (R-ME) were the only Republicans who voted “no” to Blanche’s confirmation.

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