Source: Fox News
Summary
President Donald Trump’s influence over the GOP is being tested in the Louisiana Senate runoff election. Julia Letlow, backed by Trump, is facing off against John Fleming. A Letlow victory would be another win for Trump, while a Fleming win would be the third high-profile endorsement setback for Trump. The runoff election is a result of no candidate receiving 50% of the vote in the primary.
Letlow, who is also backed by Louisiana Gov. Jeff Landry, a top Trump ally, has highlighted her support from Trump throughout her campaign. Fleming, who spent eight years in Congress, has argued that he’s the most conservative candidate in the GOP Senate primary.
The winner of the runoff will be considered the clear frontrunner in the midterm election against either Jamie Davis or Gary Crockett, who are facing off in the Democratic Senate runoff.
Trump’s endorsement power has been on display in GOP primaries, with his candidates ousting incumbents he targeted in several states. However, his endorsement streak was snapped recently when his candidate lost in Iowa.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The process has entered a familiar phase, where Trump’s endorsement power is being tested in the Louisiana Senate runoff election.
Letlow and Fleming are facing off, with Letlow backed by Trump and Fleming arguing he’s the most conservative candidate.
The winner will be considered the clear frontrunner in the midterm election.
Trump’s influence over the GOP is once again on display, with his endorsement power being put to the test.
It’s just another day in the ongoing saga of Trump’s endorsement machine.
Author: Evan Null
