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Weissmann: Cassidy's reasoning for backing Blanche 'doesn't hold water'
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August 8, 2026
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2:14Now PlayingRepublican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana announced he will officially support Todd Blanche as attorney general, giving Trump's AG pick enough votes to permanently secure a spot in the president's Cabinet.
MS NOW Legal Analyst Andrew Weissmann shares why he says Cassidy’s reasons for backing Blanche don't "hold water."
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