Record #6660
Todd Blanche will be confirmed by the Senate rather than defeated
CorrectRecorded occurrence
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Occurrence 1 of 1 · source record #6660 The Bulwark · Bill Kristol and Ro Khanna: Two Governments Acting with Impunity
Original quoteAnd I think both of us are sort of focused on the fact that it's kind of unlikely I'll be defeated on a possible but unlikely, but very important to weaken him and to weaken Trump
Quote begins at 21:43
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How the call settles
The Senate votes to confirm Todd Blanche to the post for which he was nominated
Our reasoning
YES on the research record because The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche 50-49 in the early hours of Aug. 8, 2026; he was not defeated.. Applied stored rule: The Senate votes to confirm Todd Blanche to the post for which he was nominated.
Outcome evidence
The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche 50-49 in the early hours of Aug. 8, 2026; he was not defeated.
Outcome date: 2026-08-08
Verdict recorded: 2026-08-09
Basis: research