Thune staying neutral after Cassidy loses shot at Louisiana Senate runoff
Senate Majority Leader John Thune remains neutral following Senator Bill Cassidy's failure to advance in the Louisiana Senate race. Cassidy, who was previously endorsed by Thune, lost to Rep. Julia Letlow and State Treasurer John Fleming in the primary. Thune acknowledged the voters' decision and expressed hope for Cassidy's continued influence in the Senate.
- ▪Senator Bill Cassidy did not make it to the runoff for his Louisiana Senate seat.
- ▪John Thune has chosen not to endorse either of the candidates who defeated Cassidy.
- ▪Rep. Julia Letlow received 45% of the vote, while John Fleming received 28%, compared to Cassidy's 25%.
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Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) won’t be taking sides after Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) failed to make a June 27 runoff for his Louisiana Senate seat. “Not weighing in on that,” Thune told the Washington Examiner when asked if he had a preference between Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA) and State Treasurer John Fleming, the two candidates who defeated Cassidy in Saturday night’s primary. Recommended Stories ‘Sticking their neck out’: Massie’s allies risk Trump’s wrath by campaigning for him Cornyn claims Trump won’t endorse in Texas Senate runoff Who is Ed Gallrein? Navy SEAL and farmer who could oust Thomas Massie in Kentucky “We’ll see how it plays out, but at this point, it’s going to be up to the voters,” Thune said Monday.
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