DAVID MARCUS: MAGA voters trigger anti-incumbent earthquake, and it's little wonder why
Recent Republican primaries have seen significant losses for incumbents who opposed former President Donald Trump. Key figures like Senators Bill Cassidy and John Cornyn faced challenges from Trump-endorsed candidates, reflecting a shift in voter priorities. Many Republican voters are frustrated with the party's inability to pass legislation despite holding major political power.
- ▪Senator Bill Cassidy and Representative Thomas Massie were ousted in their primaries by GOP voters.
- ▪John Cornyn of Texas is also facing a tough challenge after Trump's endorsement of his opponent.
- ▪The recent losses among incumbents are historic, with parallels drawn to the Democrats' struggles in 1980.
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Midterm Elections DAVID MARCUS: MAGA voters trigger anti-incumbent earthquake, and it's little wonder why Cassidy, Massie, Crenshaw ousted while Cornyn faces runoff and Capito drops 20 points from her 2020 margin By David Marcus Fox News Published May 20, 2026 11:25am EDT Facebook Twitter Threads Flipboard Comments Print Email Add Fox News on Google close Video Lindsey Graham says Bill Cassidy lost for trying to ‘destroy’ Trump Sen. Lindsey Graham said Sen. Bill Cassidy’s primary loss shows Republicans who oppose President Donald Trump or his agenda risk political fallout inside today’s GOP. NEWYou can now listen to Fox News articles! Over the past several days, two Republican thorns in President Donald Trump’s side, in the form of Sen. Bill Cassidy, of Louisiana, and Rep.
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