Republican Cassidy faces Trump retribution effort in Louisiana Senate primary
Cassidy’s campaign and allied super PAC are expected to spend nearly $22 million as Trump-backed rivals attack his vote to convict Trump.
- Louisiana voters are casting ballots in a critical Republican Senate primary as incumbent Senator Bill Cassidy fights to hold his seat against Trump-backed Representative Julia Letlow and state Treasurer John Fleming.
- Cassidy's reelection bid faces significant headwinds following his 2021 vote to convict President Donald Trump during the second impeachment trial, a decision that alienated much of the state's Republican base.
- Independent surveys show the incumbent trailing his challengers in the staunchly conservative state, while overall campaign spending has topped $30 million, reflecting the intense focus on this contest.
- If no candidate secures at least 50% of the vote on Saturday, the top two finishers will advance to a June 27 runoff, prolonging the battle.
- The contest serves as the latest venue for Trump's ongoing retribution campaign against Republican officials who have defied his leadership, a strategy that has already yielded primary defeats for several legislators in other states.
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Trump disparages incumbent Sen. Cassidy and tries to propel his challenger in Louisiana GOP primary
Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow over Cassidy, in an unusual attempt to dislodge an incumbent senator. Cassidy voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial.
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Trump blasts 'disloyal' Sen. Cassidy while pushing challenger in Louisiana Republican primary
Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana is fighting for his political life in Saturday's primary against a challenger who has been endorsed by President Donald Trump. Cassidy has sought to portray U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow as out of step with…
Trump’s drive for political revenge faces a key test Saturday in Louisiana Senate primary
President Donald Trump’s drive for political revenge faces a key test Saturday in Louisiana, where he is looking to defeat Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy five years after Cassidy voted to convict him in his second impeachment.
Cassidy Faces Trump-Backed Rivals in High-Stakes Louisiana Primary
U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy navigates a tough Louisiana primary against Trump-endorsed rivals. The moderate Republican grapples with past impeachment support against Trump and faces a competitive field. Cassidy's chances hinge on a likely runoff, with implications for the ongoing Trump retribution campaign targeting dissenters within the GOP.
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