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Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy waves off Trump's backing of GOP rival in reelection bid

Cassidy filed for reelection and played down the impact of Trump’s endorsement of his primary opponent.

Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy waves off Trump's backing of GOP rival in reelection bid
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Bill Cassidy downplayed the effect of President Donald Trump’s endorsement of his Republican primary rival, Julia Letlow, as Cassidy filed to seek reelection. The contest is framed as a test of whether Cassidy can survive Trump’s opposition to Republicans who crossed him.

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Louisiana senator seeking reelection

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Julia Letlow
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Louisiana representative and Republican Senate candidate

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Donald Trump
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President who endorsed Cassidy’s Republican primary rival

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Former president and former senior adviser to Mitch Landrieu

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Nominee for health secretary

Louisiana State Treasurer and Republican Senate candidate

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Bill Cassidy Files for Louisiana Senate Primary

Bill Cassidy filed to seek reelection as Louisiana’s Republican Senate field was finalized, with Julia Letlow and John Fleming also in the race. Center outlets portray it as an increasingly contentious primary, emphasizing candidate attacks; their coverage also highlights Trump’s endorsement of Letlow and the dispute over closed primaries.

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