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After bruising primary elections, what's next for the Republican Party?

After losing his primary, Cassidy took several positions that the article says put him at odds with Trump.

After bruising primary elections, what's next for the Republican Party?
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Republican primaries sidelined Sens. Bill Cassidy and Rep. Thomas Massie, while President Donald Trump backed challengers to party incumbents. The article examines whether Trump’s influence is weakening Republicans’ willingness to disagree with him.

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Bill Cassidy
R · LA · SEN

Louisiana senator who lost his primary and later opposed or questioned several Trump administration initiatives.

PRIMARY SUBJECT
Donald Trump
R · President of the United States

President whose primary endorsements and campaigning shaped the Republican contests discussed.

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Mike Johnson
R · LA-4

House Speaker who said Republicans do not demand loyalty to Trump.

Thomas Massie
R · KY-4

Kentucky representative who lost his primary after Trump campaigned against him.

Lisa Murkowski
R · AK · SEN

Alaska senator who warned that Trump would need to work with lawmakers, including Cassidy.

Thom Tillis
R · NC · SEN

North Carolina senator who criticized White House officials’ approach to Republican reelection prospects.

Julia Letlow
R · LA-5

Louisiana representative and primary challenger backed by Trump.

Ken Paxton
R · TX

Texas attorney general and Senate candidate endorsed by Trump against Cornyn.

John R. Curtis
R · UT · SEN

Utah senator who cited Republican resistance to Trump’s requests on Senate procedure.

John Cornyn
R · TX · SEN

Texas senator facing a primary runoff after Trump endorsed his challenger.

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