Cassidy's Comeuppance: The Trump Factor in Louisiana The Senate primary in Louisiana has turned into a battle for Senator Bill Cassidy, who faces voters not just once but twice amidst a sea of challengers.
His vote to convict President Trump in the 2021 impeachment trial put him at odds with many in the party. Cassidy's relationship with Trump has been complicated from the start.
While having the former president's endorsement can bring significant campaign resources, Cassidy's willingness to defy the party's orthodoxy on key issues may have cost him some Republican support.