Seven Things to Know about Tony Blinken, Joe Biden's Pick for Secretary of State
19 Jan 2021 Tony Blinken will face a Senate confirmation hearing on Tuesday afternoon, the last day in which Republicans have full control of the Senate and are able to lead the discussion. Blinken is a veteran of the Clinton and Obama administrations, and has been an analyst for CNN. He represents much of the faulty conventional wisdom that remained unchallenged in the foreign policy establishment until President Donald Trump. Here are seven key facts about him that could be addressed: 1. Blinken pushed the “Russia collusion” hoax on CNN. Blinken is one of several members of Joe Bidenâ€...