A huge development occurred Saturday night in Louisiana’s U-S Senate race as President Trump posted on his social media network, “Truth Social,” that Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow should run against Senator Bill Cassidy. In his social media post, Mr. Trump called Letlow a “Great Star” and a “Total Winner.” Publisher of Lapolitics.com, Jeremy Alford, says if Letlow runs, it will be a highly competitive race.
“Certainly high political theater, but Bill Cassidy is in a position to fight,” said Alford. “He has raised 15-million dollars in this cycle alone, he has 10-million dollars in the bank.”
Cassidy said in a statement he is confident he will win if Letlow decides to run. Letlow said she’s honored to have the President’s endorsement, but did not indicate if she will run for U.S. Senate. Alford says Letlow could announce her candidacy during Washington D.C. Mardi Gras at the end of the month, and she will also have the support of Governor Jeff Landry.
“Donald Trump and Jeff Landry are some of the toughest campaigners out there; they do not pull punches, they love to get scrappy, they are highly critical, and they would be strong surrogates for Julia Letlow, who does not have that reputation,” Alford said.
Cassidy is seeking a third six-year term. He’s already drawn several challengers because he voted in 2021 to impeach President Donald Trump for his actions during the deadly January sixth attack on Capitol Hill. But since Trump got back in the White House, Alford says Cassidy has tried to show he is an ally of Trump and can help deliver the President’s agenda.
“Bill Cassidy had become one of President Trump’s biggest cheerleaders, even saying he should be nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize and that he should win it,” Alford said.
Four well-known Republicans are already in the race, John Fleming, Blake Miguez, Eric Skrmetta and Julie Emerson. Alford says it will be interesting to see how many of them will stay in the race, if Letlow officially gets in.