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4 hours agoSen. Bill Cassidy, who voted to convict Trump in Jan. 6 impeachment, loses primary as president retains grip on GOP - 'that's what you get' | Fortune
Bill Cassidy lost Louisiana’s Republican primary, failing to secure a runoff despite heavy campaigning and spending.
Julia Letlow won by leveraging Donald Trump’s endorsement, while John Fleming also advanced to a June 27 runoff.
Cassidy’s impeachment vote against Donald Trump over Jan. 6 was a key liability in the campaign.
Trump’s influence over Republicans helped determine the outcome, with Trump publicly celebrating Letlow’s victory.