Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana has announced his support for Todd Blanche, giving President Trump’s attorney general nominee a likely path to Senate confirmation. Blanche has been serving as acting attorney general while facing a difficult nomination process, with several Republican senators raising serious concerns about his conduct and judgment. Cassidy, speaking from the Senate floor on Friday, acknowledged that his vote would draw criticism, saying simply, “What’s new?” Blanche is not perfect, and he will tell you this,” Cassidy said, adding that the real choice is between Blanche and an acting attorney general who may not run the department as effectively. Blanche provided that written assurance on August 2, clearing one of the key obstacles standing between him and a full Senate floor vote.