Tillis is one of many Republicans on the relevant committee handling Blanche's nomination, but his opposition could single-handedly end his bid to hold the AG roll in a permanent capacity.
Both Democrat Xavier Becerra and Republican Steve Hilton stuck to familiar themes in their separate speeches to Latino leaders in downtown L.A. as they jockey for position in the California governor's race.
Republicans appear to view Francesca Hong as their weakest opponent in a general election. They are spending $2.2 million in an apparent attempt to aid her primary campaign.