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Cassidy chose dishonor. He shall have defeat…
Posted on 1/21/26 at 8:40 am
Posted on 1/21/26 at 8:40 am
Complete text of a National Review article.
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“It’s no secret,” Louisiana Republican Party Chairman Derek Babcock told NBC News back in February of last year. “It’s going to be a tough primary for him.”
Babcock ought to know. He was one of many Pelican State Republicans publicly critical of Senator Bill Cassidy following his vote against Donald Trump during the impeachment proceedings that followed the events of January 6, 2021. Indeed, the Louisiana Republican Party voted to censure Cassidy for that betrayal.
But it was Cassidy’s surprise vote to send Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s nomination to a full floor vote despite his many reservations about the prominent conspiracy theorist’s qualifications that prompted Babcock’s observation. And in his estimation, Cassidy did nothing to repair his image among “pro-Trump voters.” Indeed, it seems Cassidy’s acquiescence failed even to satisfy Trump himself. “Should she decide to enter this Race, Julia Letlow has my Complete and Total Endorsement,” the president wrote over the weekend. “RUN, JULIA, RUN!!!”
With that, Congresswoman Letlow, who had not yet announced her intention to challenge Cassidy, launched her bid for Senate. Cassidy is not yet backing down from his re-election campaign. He has the support of his more prominent colleagues in the Senate GOP conference, and his $11 million war chest is formidable. But Trump’s endorsement in a red state has proven an insurmountable obstacle for those who are denied it.
If Cassidy’s electoral fate was sealed in 2021, his decision to silence his conscience over Kennedy’s nomination looks even more craven in retrospect. He faced a choice between defeat and dishonor. He chose dishonor, and he shall now have defeat.
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Posted on 1/21/26 at 8:42 am to Penrod
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He has the support of his more prominent colleagues in the Senate GOP conference
They need to be primaried as well. They are do nothing McConnell clones.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 8:43 am to Penrod
One of the few Republicans with a spine. For that he must go.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 8:44 am to Decatur
Spineless
Posted on 1/21/26 at 8:52 am to JellyRoll
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Spineless
And bought and paid for
Posted on 1/21/26 at 8:55 am to Decatur
This is how you know they have done the right thing, not endorsing Cassidy. It’s like when other SEC schools are upset LSU got rid of Kelly.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 8:58 am to Decatur
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One of the few Republicans with a spine.
Not listening to the people he represents equals having a spine?
Serious question, are you retarded?
Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:03 am to Penrod
Looking at Miguez's big haul the in two weeks after entering, major Cassidy backers went all in with max contributions to Miguez across South Louisiana.
I see Letlow as only watering down the field to pave a way for Cassidy. As far as Fleming, he finished 5th when he ran for Senate.
I see Letlow as only watering down the field to pave a way for Cassidy. As far as Fleming, he finished 5th when he ran for Senate.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:05 am to Penrod
Dude reeks of pedo-energy
Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:13 am to Decatur
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Republicans with a spine
Yea, a yellow spine.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 9:49 am to Penrod
Cassidy was elected as a solid opponent to Obamacare. He ran against Mary Landrieu and Col. Madness. Madness didn't win a single precinct in military retiree Mecca, St. Tammany Parish.
He didn't do too badly otherwise so was re-elected. His vote on impeachment, after Trump was already out of office, was the dumbest thing anyone could do and purely symbolic, after opposing impeachment up to that very point in time.
He didn't do too badly otherwise so was re-elected. His vote on impeachment, after Trump was already out of office, was the dumbest thing anyone could do and purely symbolic, after opposing impeachment up to that very point in time.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 10:19 am to Penrod
He’s been out of the cult for a while. He’s never been sufficiently complimentary to Trump
Posted on 1/21/26 at 10:20 am to Penrod
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He chose dishonor, and he shall now have defeat.
but but Billy Nungesser is in his corner! 
Posted on 1/21/26 at 10:22 am to Penrod
If y'all in Louisiana don't have the balls to vote him out, then there's no hope.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 10:28 am to Penrod
Never underestimate the ignorance of the Louisiana voter.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 10:31 am to Decatur
quote:Misreading the political winds can be a costly mistake, not a stiff spine.
One of the few Republicans with a spine
Posted on 1/21/26 at 10:32 am to JellyRoll
Extremely swampy.
Posted on 1/21/26 at 6:23 pm to CitizenK
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South Louisiana.
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Miguez
Posted on 1/21/26 at 6:43 pm to CitizenK
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His vote on impeachment, after Trump was already out of office, was the dumbest thing anyone could do and purely symbolic, after opposing impeachment up to that very point in time.
His wife bullied him into it. She’s a real piece of work. I know political consultants that have refused to work with him because of her.
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