A lot of us would have preferred that, but not surprisingly, Loretta Lynch was confirmed as U.S. attorney general by a 56–43 vote this afternoon.
The Loretta Lynch confirmation vote was 56-43. Ted Cruz was the only Senator not to vote
— Steve Brusk (@stevebruskCNN) April 23, 2015
Joining Democrats to confirm Lynch were 10 Republicans, including Sen. Lindsey Graham.
The GOP Gang of 10 for Lynch: Hatch, Ayotte, Johnson, Kirk, Portman, Cochran, Collins, Flake, Graham & McConnell https://t.co/FO6yZeRTXJ
— Michelle Malkin (@michellemalkin) April 23, 2015
The 10 GOP votes to confirm Lynch:
McConnell
Hatch
Graham
Flake
Cochran
Collins
Kirk
Ayotte
Johnson
Portmanhttp://t.co/18VTawyTYf— Sahil Kapur (@sahilkapur) April 23, 2015
https://twitter.com/MitchRapp334/status/591303225166422016
GOP-controlled Senate confirms Lynch — proving that Republicans campaign as conservative – but govern as Democrats.
— toddstarnes (@toddstarnes) April 23, 2015
Senators Graham and Ayotte were among the 10 Republicans who voted to confirm Lynch. McCain, who generally works with them, was not.
— Patricia Zengerle (@ReutersZengerle) April 23, 2015
Lindsey Graham says "presidents should have latitude in picking nominees for their Cabinet, and Ms. Lynch is well-qualified for the job."
— Manu Raju (@mkraju) April 23, 2015
Lindsey @GrahamBlog's tendency to put exclamation points in his press releases makes me think he's super excited about Lynch confirmation
— Seung Min Kim (@seungminkim) April 23, 2015
For his part, Graham was in a tweeting mood after the confirmation, seemingly anxious to explain his vote to confirm Lynch by emphasizing the “bright side.” For one, Lynch isn’t Eric Holder. Very similar, perhaps, but not the same.
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The best thing for the country is to have a new Attorney General and close the book on Eric Holder.
— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) April 23, 2015
@GrahamBlog No, the best thing would be to have the BEST candidate in office not one who is the result of a Reid under the table deal.
— Tori Hart ⭐️⭐️⭐️ (@ToriHart4) April 23, 2015
https://twitter.com/DividendMaster/status/591321827579973632
@GrahamBlog Who's side are you on, Sen. Graham? By affirming Lynch you committed to furthering Obama's agenda. Wake up!!
— Watchman Z (@Watchman58) April 23, 2015
@GrahamBlog way to go RINO….
— David Masini (@dccbcc) April 23, 2015
@GrahamBlog No Senator Graham, the best thing our country can do is find GOP Sens. who will stand up for conservatives. You're not one.
— AWR Hawkins (@AWRHawkins) April 23, 2015
Well, that explanation didn’t fly with conservatives. How about this one?
My goal is to have GOP president nominate the next Attorney General so we will not be forced to choose between Eric Holder & Loretta Lynch.
— Lindsey Graham (@GrahamBlog) April 23, 2015
Noted: Lindsey Graham is hoping for a Republican president. That’s something.
https://twitter.com/equaltreatment/status/591322947232649216
https://twitter.com/maxnrgmax/status/591322228362448897
@GrahamBlog You didn't choose between them. One succeeded the other. Finally.
— Patrick (@PatrickInNC) April 23, 2015
@GrahamBlog You already chose & it wasn't the ppl you represent. Would have been more historic to have backbone than confirm1st blk fem AG
— S.E.Logar (@s_logar) April 23, 2015
@GrahamBlog In the mean time you sell us out….so that dream doesn't stand a chance of coming true! #TRAITOR
— Rose (@RCamsore) April 23, 2015
@GrahamBlog well I hope you aren't aspiring to be that President. Not with votes like these
— Brian Dawson (@bkdawson13) April 23, 2015
https://twitter.com/sidneybarrett/status/591328021379846145
@GrahamBlog forget running for president you're done and the people of SC should dump your ass
— getmeouttahere (@tjd1652) April 23, 2015
@GrahamBlog Thats no excuse in fact you are a liar she is just as bad as Holder you & 9 others are done come 2016 F*CK YOU
— MIKE KITCHELL (@m420tK) April 23, 2015
https://twitter.com/EarlyGirlSC/status/591328980893990913
@GrahamBlog You're a sellout! What next, Hillary2016 endorsement?
— Joe Pesky (@JoePesky) April 23, 2015