Even Democrats may be ready to oppose attorney-general nominee by Garth Kant WASHINGTON – Loretta Lynch’s bid to become the next attorney general appears to be in big trouble, as a well-placed source on Capitol Hill told WND there are now rumblings that even some Democratic Party senators may oppose her nomination. The source also said WND’s revelations about Lynch’s ties to terrorists and drug lords are playing a part in the growing opposition to her confirmation. WND reported on Friday that her nomination was already in serious jeopardy, with her support dwindling to just 50 senators, the bare minimum needed. Vice President Joe Biden would have to break a 50-to-50 tie in the Senate. But with every passing day, her prospects apparently grow more dim, especially after Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., announced on Sunday that Lynch will not get a confirmation vote until GOP differences with Democrats over an anti-human trafficking bill are resolved. The source told WND the extra time seems to be putting more pressure on holdout Republicans to oppose Lynch. Just four GOP senators are now prepared to vote in favor of confirming Lynch: Orrin Hatch, R-Utah; Jeff Flake, R-Ariz.; Lindsey Graham, R-S.C.; and Susan Collins, R-Maine. Sen. John McCain, R-Ariz., has come out against the nomination and is closely allied with fellow Arizonan Flake and with Graham. McCain has even strongly suggested Graham run for president. Another well-placed Capitol Hill source told WND it may all come down to whether McCain can persuade his close colleagues in the Senate to vote against Lynch’s confirmation. The first source told WND that Sens.
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