Just dropped · Trial Balloon · Ep. 193
The Magnificent Seven
“Louisiana Republican voters already rejected an incumbent senator who was crossways with President Donald Trump. In a primary runoff on Saturday, they’ll decide whether to follow Trump’s lead in choosing a new nominee,” CNN reports.
“Rep. Julia Letlow, who is endorsed by Trump, faces state Treasurer John Fleming in a contest that is all but certain to determine the next senator in the deep-red state.”
CBS News: Letlow, Fleming face off for Bill Cassidy’s seat in runoff.
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