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Normale Ansicht

Julia Letlow, Lifted by Trump, Wins Republican Senate Runoff in Louisiana

28. Juni 2026 um 03:54
If she reaches the Senate, Ms. Letlow would replace Senator Bill Cassidy and become the first G.O.P. woman to represent Louisiana in the chamber.

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Representative Julia Letlow, who is running for Senate in Louisiana with the support of President Trump.

What to Watch in Louisiana’s Republican Senate Runoff

28. Juni 2026 um 02:01
Saturday’s election is the latest test of President Trump’s influence in G.O.P. contests.

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Julia Letlow and John Fleming.

What to Know About Letlow And Fleming in the Louisiana Senate Race

17. Mai 2026 um 20:32
He was defeated in the Republican primary in Louisiana on Saturday. Representative Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming are now in a runoff for the party’s nomination.

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Representative Julia Letlow at her election watch party in Baton Rouge, La.

Cassidy Loses Senate Primary in Louisiana, as Trump Vanquishes G.O.P. Foe

17. Mai 2026 um 14:06
Senator Bill Cassidy, a two-term Republican who voted to convict President Trump in his 2021 impeachment trial, took a veiled swipe at Mr. Trump, saying power should not focus on “one individual.”

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Senator Bill Cassidy speaking at a watch party in Baton Rouge on Saturday after losing his primary contest.

What to Watch in Saturday’s Republican Senate Primary in Louisiana

16. Mai 2026 um 10:01
Senator Bill Cassidy, who has drawn President Trump’s ire, is fighting for political survival.

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Senator Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana, faces a challenging re-election bid amid criticism from President Trump.

One Big Headache for Politicians These Days: a Messy Digital Footprint

As a new generation of chronically online oversharers runs for office, many find themselves tripped up by past statements. Their response? Delete, distance, disavow.

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MAHA Group Pledges $1 Million to Help Defeat Senator Cassidy in Louisiana Primary

09. Februar 2026 um 19:40
Tony Lyons, a co-founder of the group MAHA PAC, said his group would support the congresswoman who has been endorsed by President Trump.

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Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana at the Capitol last week. He is facing a primary challenge this year.

A Republican Vaccine Defender Fights to Hang On

23. Januar 2026 um 16:07
Senator Bill Cassidy of Louisiana, a physician, reluctantly voted to confirm Robert F. Kennedy Jr. as health secretary. It didn’t appease President Trump.

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Senator Bill Cassidy’s re-election bid was upended last week President Trump endorsed a challenger, imperiling the senator’s already-shaky standing with Republicans back home.

Julia Letlow, Backed by Trump, Enters Louisiana Senate Race to Challenge Bill Cassidy

20. Januar 2026 um 16:39
Days after President Trump urged her to run, Representative Julia Letlow said she would challenge Mr. Cassidy, a Louisiana Republican who voted to convict Mr. Trump in his second impeachment trial.

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Representative Julia Letlow of Louisiana entered Congress in 2021 after her husband died from the coronavirus weeks after he won a congressional race in 2020. She ran in a special election.

Trump Backs a Potential Primary Challenger to Bill Cassidy, a G.O.P. Senator

18. Januar 2026 um 05:50
The president urged Representative Julia Letlow of Louisiana to run against Mr. Cassidy, in a move that is likely to further complicate his relationship with Senate Republicans.

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Senator Bill Cassidy, Republican of Louisiana, has sometimes criticized President Trump and voted to convict him in his second impeachment trial.

Move Aside, Snowflake: ‘Theater Kid’ Is the New Go-To Political Insult

21. Dezember 2025 um 10:00
Zohran Mamdani, New York’s mayor-elect, is among the latest politicians to be tagged with the term, raising the question: What did theater kids do to deserve such scorn?

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A stage production of “High School Musical” in Sydney in 2008. Theater kids became an indelible part of the culture when “High School Musical,” “Glee” and “Smash” hit the airwaves.
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