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Kennedy-Linked Group Pledges Big Support for Letlow to Challenge Cassidy in Louisiana
politics1 month ago

Kennedy-Linked Group Pledges Big Support for Letlow to Challenge Cassidy in Louisiana

A Kennedy-linked political group pledged $1 million to back Rep. Julia Letlow in a likely challenge to Sen. Bill Cassidy, the Louisiana Republican who voted to convict Trump and chairs a key Senate committee. Trump’s endorsement has raised the prospect of a heated GOP primary, threatening Cassidy’s reelection; MAHA PAC aims to advance Kennedy’s health-policy priorities at HHS and is led by associates close to Kennedy.

politics1 month ago

Trump backs potential GOP bid against Cassidy in Louisiana Senate race

Former President Donald Trump endorsed a potential Louisiana Senate challenger, Julia Letlow, praising her as a TOTAL WINNER and signaling support even though incumbent Bill Cassidy has not declared a run; Letlow has indicated openness to entering the race, while Cassidy seeks a third term and the Cook Political Report currently rates the contest Solid Republican.

Trump backs Letlow in potential Louisiana Senate bid against Cassidy
politics1 month ago

Trump backs Letlow in potential Louisiana Senate bid against Cassidy

Former President Donald Trump publicly endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow as a possible challenger to Sen. Bill Cassidy in Louisiana, but Letlow has not decided whether to run. Cassidy says he is running for re-election and believes he would win if Letlow enters. The filing deadline is February 13. The White House has signaled support for Letlow but has been cautious to avoid harming Cassidy, as endorsements and primary dynamics take shape.

politics7 months ago

Bill Cassidy secures significant funds and endorsements for reelection

Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy receives a $2.5 million support boost from the Louisiana Freedom Fund super PAC amid a challenging primary, as he maintains a significant cash advantage over opponents despite a GOP revolt over his impeachment vote. Meanwhile, Senate Republicans oppose Democratic funding cuts, House Republicans navigate cryptocurrency legislation, and investigations into former President Trump and other political figures continue. The political landscape remains highly dynamic with ongoing debates over campaign funding, legislative priorities, and investigations.

Republican Senator's Unease with Trump's Actions Sparks Controversy
politics1 year ago

Republican Senator's Unease with Trump's Actions Sparks Controversy

Sen. Bill Cassidy, R-La., declined to endorse Donald Trump for the 2024 presidential race, expressing concerns about Trump's rhetoric and disagreeing with his recent comments. While Cassidy didn't shift his support to Trump's rival, he emphasized that the current political landscape is a "sorry state of affairs." Despite voting to convict Trump in the Senate on one article of impeachment in 2021, Cassidy vowed to vote for a Republican in the fall without explicitly mentioning Trump by name.

"Sen. Bill Cassidy Criticizes Bernie Sanders' 32-Hour Workweek Proposal as Job-Killer"
politics1 year ago

"Sen. Bill Cassidy Criticizes Bernie Sanders' 32-Hour Workweek Proposal as Job-Killer"

Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy criticizes Sen. Bernie Sanders' proposal for a 32-hour workweek with no loss in pay, warning that it would lead to job losses and inflation. Cassidy argues that the government mandating a shorter workweek while requiring increased pay would harm small businesses and force them to either cut jobs or raise prices. Sanders' proposed legislation aims to reduce the standard workweek from 40 to 32 hours over four years and ensure workers' pay and benefits are protected. Cassidy sees the proposal as detrimental to businesses and workers, emphasizing the potential consequences of increased labor costs, automation, and inflation.

Republican Lawmakers Urge Trump to Drop Out of 2024 Race, Citing Potential Loss to Biden
politics2 years ago

Republican Lawmakers Urge Trump to Drop Out of 2024 Race, Citing Potential Loss to Biden

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana has called on former President Donald Trump to drop out of the 2024 Republican primary race, stating that Trump would lose to President Joe Biden in a general election. Cassidy, who was one of seven GOP senators to vote to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial, criticized Trump's alleged mishandling of classified documents and expressed doubts about the electability of a convicted candidate. Cassidy believes any other Republican candidate on the debate stage would do a better job than Biden.

GOP Senator Urges Trump to Withdraw from 2024 Presidential Race
politics2 years ago

GOP Senator Urges Trump to Withdraw from 2024 Presidential Race

Republican Senator Bill Cassidy suggests that former President Donald Trump should drop out of the 2024 presidential race, stating that Trump would lose to Joe Biden based on current polls. Cassidy, who voted for Trump's conviction in the second impeachment trial, believes that any Republican candidate would do a better job than Biden. He also expresses concerns about Trump's legal troubles, including the mishandling of national security information, which could result in a convicted felon running for president. Despite these concerns, Trump remains the leading GOP candidate in the 2024 race, with his legal issues having little impact on his support among Republican voters.

Republican Senators Doubt Trump's Chances in 2024 Presidential Race
politics2 years ago

Republican Senators Doubt Trump's Chances in 2024 Presidential Race

Republican senator Bill Cassidy predicts that Donald Trump will lose the 2024 presidential race if he is nominated by his party, citing the poor performance of his endorsed candidates during last year's midterms. Cassidy's comments come after Florida's governor, Ron DeSantis, argued on a private call with donors that he, Trump, and Democratic incumbent Joe Biden were the only credible contenders for the presidency in 2024. Cassidy also alluded to how Trump's high-profile endorsement of Senate candidates actually hurt their campaigns, leading to their losses in swing states. Cassidy has previously spoken out against Trump and was one of the seven Republicans who voted to convict him after he was impeached over his role in the deadly attack on the US Capitol.