Cassidy tried to get along with Trump after his impeachment vote. Retribution came anyway
Senator Bill Cassidy, R-La., lost his Republican primary bid in Louisiana, finishing third despite outspending his rivals. This defeat is presented as a consequence of his vote to convict Donald Trump during his impeachment trial, demonstrating the difficulty of a Republican political future without Trump's approval.
The story so far
- May 13
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- May 17
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Open questions and key claims
Cassidy stated, 'Our Constitution and our country is more important than any one person. I voted to convict President Trump because he is guilty.'
An Emerson College poll shows Cassidy in third place among likely Republican voters.
Trump called Cassidy 'a disloyal disaster' and 'a terrible guy' on social media.
Trump said Cassidy 'is going to get CLOBBERED' and Letlow is 'a winner who will NEVER let you down.'
Cassidy stated, 'Insults only bother me if they come from somebody of character and integrity.'
Charles Wandfluh described Senator Bill Cassidy as a 'squirrel running around the tree, chasing nuts to find whatever he can get to benefit him.'
Cassidy faces a Trump-backed challenger in the Louisiana primary.
Donald Trump's endorsement is being tested in Louisiana's primary election.
Who and where
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