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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsMrs. Betty Bowers on Todd Blanche confirmation hearing
It's a sign of how shockingly corrupt this country has become that a nominee for Attorney General is given a hearing by the Senate *the very same week* he has been referred by a judge for possible disbarment for unethical behavior. ¯\_(ã)_/¯
— Mrs. Betty Bowers (@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social) 2026-07-15T17:45:12.971Z
And when Todd Blanche was asked about this referral to the Bar, he lied about it.
— Mrs. Betty Bowers (@mrsbettybowers.bsky.social) 2026-07-15T18:08:14.892Z
AND THERE WAS NO FOLLOW-UP QUESTION.
What an utterly broken government.
erronis
(25,322 posts)rubbersole
(11,375 posts)Blanche looks like an above ground pool salesman in Ohio.
madinmaryland
(65,849 posts)rubbersole
(11,375 posts)I first heard that line using Manhattan instead of Ohio. That probably fits Blanche and his slimy condescending persona better than Ohio.
madinmaryland
(65,849 posts)rubbersole
(11,375 posts)my next door neighbor had an above ground pool that I spent many an evening enjoying. They never knew we were there - and probably would have joined us for the wine and giggles.🤭
He reminds me more of an older, scowlier Scott Jennings.
Permanut
(8,809 posts)This government is broken.
republianmushroom
(23,051 posts)malaise
(300,293 posts)Rec