Fresh Trouble for Incumbent Senator: Cassidy Trails in Louisiana Republican Primary Poll A new Emerson College poll has delivered a surprise blow to Sen. Bill Cassidy's (R-La.) re-election hopes, with the incumbent senator falling behind his Republican challengers ahead of the crucial primary in Louisiana. Cassidy, a Republican stalwart, currently lags in third place among likely primary voters, trailing behind Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming (R), who secured 28 percent of the vote. Fellow challenger Luke Letlow's 26 percent and Cassidy's 23 percent indicate a tightening contest that could shake up the state's Republican landscape. As the primary approaches, Cassidy will need to regroup and reassess his campaign strategy to stay in the running for the Republican nomination.


Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) is falling slightly behind his GOP challengers ahead of Louisiana’s Republican primary, according to a new poll.  The incumbent senator is currently in third place among likely Republican primary voters in the state, according to an Emerson College poll released on Thursday.  Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming (R) received 28 percent...