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Rep. Julia Letlow launches Trump-encouraged primary bid against Sen. Bill Cassidy

Letlow announced that she would challenge Cassidy for Louisiana’s Republican Senate nomination.

Rep. Julia Letlow launches Trump-encouraged primary bid against Sen. Bill Cassidy
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Rep. Julia Letlow announced a Republican primary challenge to Sen. Bill Cassidy after President Donald Trump encouraged her to run and endorsed her. Cassidy said he welcomed competition and argued the campaign should focus on serving Louisiana and the country.

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Louisiana representative launching a Republican primary challenge to Bill Cassidy

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Bill Cassidy
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Louisiana senator facing Letlow in a Republican primary

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Donald Trump
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President who encouraged Letlow to run and endorsed her

Robert F. Kennedy Jr.
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Health and Human Services secretary mentioned in connection with Cassidy’s confirmation vote

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Julia Letlow Enters Louisiana U.S. Senate Race

Outlets agree that Rep. Julia Letlow announced a Republican primary challenge to Sen. Bill Cassidy after President Donald Trump endorsed her. Center outlets likewise focus on the endorsement and challenge, adding context about Cassidy’s political position and the race to fill Letlow’s House seat. Right-leaning outlets also center Letlow’s entry and Trump’s endorsement; Fox News additionally reports Julie Emerson’s exit from the race.

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