Governor of Louisiana advocates for Trump's consideration of a primary opponent for GOP Senator Bill Cassidy, according to AP's confidential sources.
Trump and Louisiana's Governor Jeff Landry have been chatting about Republican Rep. Julia Letlow potentially hammering Senate incumbent Bill Cassidy in the 2023 primary, according to sources in the know.
This move by the Louisiana Republican governor hints at dissatisfaction within Trump's base towards the two-term senator. Cassidy didn't shy away from casting a guilty vote in Trump's 2021 impeachment trial regarding the Capitol riot and also raised doubts about Robert F. Kennedy Jr.'s appointment as the nation's health secretary before vote confirmation.
The Republican majority in the Senate stands at 53-47, and they're optimistic about holding the reins in the 2026 midterms due to an advantageous electoral map. Yet, Cassidy and several other GOP senators up for reelection in 2023 are facing troubled primaries following their attempts to distance themselves from Trump.
For Cassidy, the main challenge lies in winning over voters after his impeachment vote, a hurdle some think he might not be willing to overcome. Eddie Rispone, the 2019 Louisiana governor nominee and Cassidy supporter, agrees. "Louisiana is a big Trump state," he said, "And I don't think he has the guts to admit he made a mistake."
Landry, a staunch Trump ally, had a discussion with the impeached president last month about Letlow as a possible Senate candidate. Although some were unauthorized to discuss the chat publicly, details emerged. Landry has reportedly been promoting Letlow as a potential Senate runner, given the district's red lean.
Letlow, a three-term representative from northeast Louisiana, is yet to comment on the possibility of a Senate run or the conversation between Landry and Trump. Similarly, neither Landry's office nor Letlow's spokesperson has responded to requests for comment.
A New Congressional primary election system adopted this year could complicate matters for Cassidy. Beforehand, candidates from all parties seeking the same office ran on a single ballot. But now, only voters who note Republican affiliation on their voter registration or those with no party affiliation can participate in the GOP primary. This change might tighten things up for Cassidy, who previously capitalized on the less-partisan nature of the old system.
Although Trump had reiterated his animosity towards Cassidy in April 2024, Cassidy has declared more than $7.4 million in his campaign account and is progressively laying the groundwork for the announcement of his candidacy. And in a way to appease the former president, Cassidy received a nod during an economic event at the White House this month. Trump acknowledged, "We have some great senators, great senators, here. Bill Cassidy, thank you, Bill."
Despite the ongoing political drama, Cassidy remains active in policymaking, putting his conservative ideals into practice for the benefit of Louisiana's citizens.
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