The Republican Resistance to Todd Blanche Was Never Serious The quiet surrender by Republican senators John Cornyn and Thom Tillis on Todd Blanche's nomination serves as a stark reminder that the politics of silence can be just as powerful as those of outrage.
For weeks, it seemed like Blanche's bid to shed his "acting" title might face meaningful opposition in the Senate Judiciary Committee.
However, behind closed doors, Cornyn and Tillis extracted concessions from Blanche that barely address his most egregious actions. The Devil is in the Details The $1.