Murkowski will oppose Blanche nomination, putting it in danger of stalling

Senator Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska) announced on Friday that she will vote against the confirmation of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for the permanent role. Her opposition makes her the second Republican senator to publicly state they will vote against the nomination.

This development leaves Blanche’s confirmation in a precarious position, as the loss of one additional vote could result in the nomination stalling or failing entirely. The current political math places the confirmation on a narrow path forward.