Mud slinging has begun in the Cassidy-Letlow US Senate showdown

By: Greg LaRose

Outlets: Louisiana Illuminator

Published: February 6, 2026

Words: 896

Last Updated: 3 weeks, 1 day ago

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Just a couple of weeks after declaring her candidacy for the U.S. Senate, Republican Congresswoman Julia Letlow finds herself in the crosshairs of an attack ad that tries to paint her as an anti-Trump liberal despite having the president’s endorsement.

The smear campaign is airing days before candidates will officially enter the race to challenge incumbent GOP U.S. Sen. Bill Cassidy. Qualifying runs Wednesday through Friday for Louisiana’s party primaries in its congressional races, …

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