Primary challenge to Louisiana Sen. Cassidy tests Trump's grip on GOP
Summary
Louisiana voters might remove Senator Bill Cassidy in the upcoming primary election, which would be the first time in almost 100 years a sitting senator is voted out in that state. President Donald Trump supports the challenger against Cassidy because Cassidy voted to convict Trump during his second impeachment trial.Key Facts
- Senator Bill Cassidy is facing a tough primary challenge in Louisiana.
- Removing a sitting U.S. senator in a Louisiana primary hasn’t happened for nearly 100 years.
- President Donald Trump backs the challenger against Senator Cassidy.
- Cassidy and Trump have been politically opposed since Cassidy voted to convict Trump in his second impeachment trial.
- The primary race currently involves three main candidates.
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