Trump-backed primary challengers have defeated Republican incumbents, including Sen. Bill Cassidy and Rep. Thomas Massie, and the resulting losses have not ended their influence. Cassidy and Massie remain voting members for the rest of their terms, allowing them to act without restraint. Cassidy joined Democrats to become the 50th yes vote on a war powers resolution, opposed Trump’s ballroom funding in reconciliation, and called Ken Paxton a felon. Sen. Lisa Murkowski noted Cassidy still votes until January. Cornyn may also become more resistant after Trump endorsed a challenger. A senior Senate Republican operative said these wins are a mirage, with no real progress against Democrats and rising costs tied to actions and a decision to go to war with Iran, alongside concerns about a $1.8 billion restitution fund lacking details and congressional authority.
"After being defeated in his primary, Cassidy now unchained for the rest of his term until January joined Democrats to become the 50th yes vote on a war powers resolution, opposed Trump's ballroom funding in reconciliation and called Trump's freshly picked [Ken] Paxton a felon."
"Even though Bill Cassidy lost his primary, he is still a voting member of the Senate until January So the president may have just opened some opportunities for people. Defeated in his own primary by a Trump-backed challenger this week, Massie will similarly be unrestrained for the rest of his term, while Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) may also become a thorn in Trump's side after the president endorsed his primary challenger,Paxton."
"Those so-called victories over the last couple weeks are just a mirage. They are self-owns, an unnamed senior Senate Republican operative told Politico. We're not actually beating Democrats, and we're not actually advancing legislation. Instead, gas is up 45% due to our actions and the President's decision to go to war with Iran. He's focused on the ballroom. He's announced a $1.8 billion restitution fund with zero details or congressional authority to do so. It just is crazy."
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