The Political Peril of an Incumbent
Louisiana Senator Bill Cassidy faces a critical juncture in his political career this Saturday, as he fights to secure a spot in the upcoming run-off election against two formidable Republican primary challengers. The two-term incumbent is currently navigating intense backlash from the state’s MAGA base, primarily driven by his 2021 vote to impeach former President Donald Trump.
Contextualizing the MAGA Backlash
The animosity toward Cassidy stems from his decision to vote in favor of convicting the former president during his second impeachment trial. Since that vote, Cassidy has been largely ostracized by the Louisiana Republican Party, with Trump himself labeling the senator
