The Blanche Nomination: A Test of Senate Credibility The confirmation hearing for Todd Blanche's nomination as attorney general is set to begin next week, and it promises to be a contentious affair.
At stake is not just Blanche's questionable record or his close ties to President Trump, but the very credibility of the Senate.
Recent history has shown that the Senate tends to excuse egregious behavior from nominees with strong backing from the White House.