Bill Cassidy drops Louisiana Republican Senate primary
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Bill Cassidy failed to finish in the top two spots in Louisiana's Republican Senate primary on Saturday, AP projects.
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Cassidy ran afoul of Trump when he voted more to convict the president during his Senate impeachment trial over the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol
Bill Cassidy failed to finish in the top two spots in Louisiana's Republican Senate primary on Saturday, AP projects
Cassidy also helped torpedo Casey Means' nomination for surgeon general, a move that drew the ire of Health Secretary Robert F
It's a win for President Trump, who backed Letlow and urged voters to oust Cassidy, whom he's described as "disloyal
Summary
The race now goes to a June 27 runoff between Rep. It's a win for President Trump, who backed Letlow and urged voters to oust Cassidy, whom he's described as "disloyal. Cassidy ran afoul of Trump when he voted more to convict the president during his Senate impeachment trial over the Jan. 6, 2021, riot at the U.S. Capitol. Trump was acquitted, but he's sought retribution against Republicans who supported the impeachment effort.