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politics6 days ago

Trump’s Revenge Tour Delivers GOP Wins, but at a Political Cost

Trump’s month of primary victories has reinforced his grip on the GOP, but the gains are coming at the expense of his broader agenda as lawmakers push back on funding measures and Iran policy, while endorsements like Paxton’s Texas bid boost his leverage with some voters even as others warn such moves could hurt battleground races ahead of the midterms; with voters prioritizing the economy, the revenge tour risks failing to translate into November momentum.

via Politico|
#cassidy#massie#paxton
politics7 days ago

Senate defies Trump on Iran war with narrow vote to debate war powers

The Senate, hamstrung by GOP absences, advanced a war-powers resolution to rebuke President Trump over the Iran operation with a 50-47 vote to begin debate; Cassidy defected, joining Collins, Murkowski and Rand Paul in support while Fetterman opposed. The measure still faces multiple steps and could pass the House, signaling a rare bipartisan push to constrain the war and a growing split within the GOP.

via Politico|
#cassidy#iran-war#politics
Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming reach Louisiana Senate runoff after Cassidy loss
politics9 days ago

Trump-backed Letlow, Fleming reach Louisiana Senate runoff after Cassidy loss

Incumbent Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy was ousted in Louisiana’s GOP primary as Trump-aligned Julia Letlow and John Fleming advanced to a June 27 runoff for the Senate seat; Letlow led the field but didn’t hit 50%, forcing a head-to-head with Fleming. On the Democratic side, Jamie Davis will face Gary Crockett in a runoff after Crockett narrowly edged Nick Albares. Cassidy’s defeat follows his impeachment vote against Trump and reflected the presidential endorsement and state GOP efforts to reshape the race under Gov. Jeff Landry’s semi-closed primary reform.

via Louisiana Illuminator|
#cassidy#julia-letlow#louisiana
Cassidy’s bid to win back Trump misses the mark in Louisiana primary
politics9 days ago

Cassidy’s bid to win back Trump misses the mark in Louisiana primary

After voting to convict Trump in his impeachment trial, Sen. Bill Cassidy tried to repair fences with the former president and pledge loyalty to Trump’s agenda, but Trump’s clout and his endorsement of Julia Letlow helped Cassidy lose in Louisiana’s GOP primary, leaving him well short of a runoff and underscoring how hard it is to survive a GOP primary without Trump’s blessing.

via PBS|
#cassidy#impeachment#louisiana
Trump backs challenger to unseat Cassidy in Louisiana GOP primary
politics10 days ago

Trump backs challenger to unseat Cassidy in Louisiana GOP primary

President Trump endorsed U.S. Rep. Julia Letlow to defeat incumbent Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana's Republican Senate primary, part of a broader effort to purge party members Trump deems disloyal after Cassidy voted to convict him in the Jan. 6 impeachment. Cassidy faces additional opposition from state Treasurer John Fleming; a runoff will occur June 27 if no candidate reaches 50%. The race, shaped by Trump’s influence, DEI attack ads, and redistricting-driven scheduling changes, is expected to hinge on turnout and loyalties within a deeply Republican state.

via PBS|
#cassidy#letlow#louisiana
Cassidy faces uphill race as RFK Jr. vaccine debate hits Capitol Hill
politics1 month ago

Cassidy faces uphill race as RFK Jr. vaccine debate hits Capitol Hill

RFK Jr. testifies before the Senate in a high‑stakes vaccine policy clash that also pits Sen. Bill Cassidy against Kennedy’s allies. Kennedy supporters are backing Julia Letlow with a seven‑figure sum, suggesting political retaliation for Cassidy’s criticisms of Kennedy’s vaccine agenda. While experts say the vaccine issue may not derail Cassidy, the dynamic underscores a broader health‑policy clash within the race and could influence oversight of the Health and Human Services Department if Cassidy wins in November.

via AP News|
#cassidy#kennedy#politics
Louisiana GOP Senate Primary Evolves Into a Three-Way Tug-of-War
politics1 month ago

Louisiana GOP Senate Primary Evolves Into a Three-Way Tug-of-War

Louisiana’s GOP Senate race has become a tight three-way contest among Julia Letlow (Trump-backed), Bill Cassidy, and John Fleming, with no clear frontrunner five weeks before the May 16 primary and a June runoff likely. Cassidy attacks the NRSC for not backing him after his Trump impeachment vote, while Fleming says Trump-aligned figures pressed him to drop out but he refused. Letlow is rallying behind Trump’s endorsement, but faces a crowded anti-incumbent field; the White House’s stance appears to favor Cassidy’s exit, underscoring significant intra-party turmoil ahead of the vote.

via Punchbowl News|
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