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'''William Morgan “Bill” Cassidy''', born September 28, 1957 (age {{age|1957|9|28}}), is the senior [[United States Senator]] from [[Louisiana]]. A member of the [[Republican Party]], he was elected in November 2014, when he unseated the three-term [[Democratic Party|Democrat]] Senator [[Mary Landrieu]]. Running third in the primary campaign was Republican and [[Tea Party]] figure [[Rob Maness]]. Cassidy serves on the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; the Committee on Appropriations; the Committee on Veterans Affairs; the Joint Economic Committee; and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.

'''William Morgan “Bill” Cassidy''', born September 28, 1957 (age {{age|1957|9|28}}), is the senior [[United States Senator]] from [[Louisiana]]. A member of the [[Republican Party]], he was elected in November 2014, when he unseated the three-term [[Democrat]] senator [[Mary Landrieu]]. Running third in the primary campaign was Republican and [[Tea Party]] figure [[Rob Maness]].<ref>[https://www.politico.com/2014-election/results/map/senate/louisiana/ 2014 Louisiana Senate Election Results]. ''Politico''. Retrieved February 13, 2021.</ref> Cassidy serves on the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources; the Committee on Appropriations; the Committee on Veterans Affairs; the Joint Economic Committee; and the Committee on Health, Education, Labor and Pensions.

==U.S. Senate==

==U.S. Senate==

Cassidy and Senator [[Lindsey Graham]] of [[South Carolina]] have worked together on the Cassidy-Graham bill in an attempt to repeal [[Obamacare]].<ref>[https://www.politico.com/interactives/2017/graham-cassidy-health-care-bill-what-you-need-to-know/ Graham-Cassidy health care bill: What you need to know]</ref>

Cassidy and Senator [[Lindsey Graham]] of [[South Carolina]] have worked together on the Cassidy-Graham bill in an attempt to repeal [[Obamacare]].<ref>[https://www.politico.com/interactives/2017/graham-cassidy-health-care-bill-what-you-need-to-know/ Graham-Cassidy health care bill: What you need to know]. ''Politico''.</ref>

===2020 U.S. Senate election in Louisiana===

===2020 U.S. Senate election in Louisiana===

:''See: [[2020 United States Senate election in Louisiana]]

:''See: [[2020 United States Senate election in Louisiana]]

Cassidy announced on February 19, 2020 his bid for re-election to a second Senate term.<ref>[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/sen-bill-cassidy-announces-bid-for-reelection/ar-BB10aj8O Sen. Bill Cassidy announces bid for reelection]</ref> He easily won the blanket primary with nearly 60% of the vote.<ref>[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/results/2020/11/03/louisiana-election-results-2020-live-updates/6074694002/ Louisiana Election Results 2020: Live Updates]</ref>

Cassidy announced on February 19, 2020 his bid for re-election to a second Senate term.<ref>[https://www.msn.com/en-us/news/politics/sen-bill-cassidy-announces-bid-for-reelection/ar-BB10aj8O Sen. Bill Cassidy announces bid for reelection]. ''KNOE 8 News'' via ''MSN''.</ref> He easily won the blanket primary with nearly 60% of the vote.<ref>[https://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/results/2020/11/03/louisiana-election-results-2020-live-updates/6074694002/ Louisiana Election Results 2020: Live Updates]. ''USA Today''.</ref>

==Political positions==

==Political positions==

Cassidy has been a [[conservative]] who opposes [[abortion]], Obamacare, and [[illegal immigration]].<ref>[https://www.ontheissues.org/House/Bill_Cassidy.htm Bill Cassidy on the Issues]</ref> However, despite his many pro-liberty views, Cassidy has defended the left-wing agenda of [[mandatory vaccination]].<ref>Two references:

Cassidy has been a [[conservative]] who opposes [[abortion]], Obamacare, and [[illegal immigration]].<ref>[https://www.ontheissues.org/House/Bill_Cassidy.htm Bill Cassidy on the Issues]. ''On the Issues''.</ref> However, despite his many pro-liberty views, Cassidy has defended the left-wing agenda of [[mandatory vaccination]].<ref>Two references:

*[https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/cassidy-schools-paul-on-vaccines-anti-vaxxers-arent-allowed-to-infect-other-people Cassidy To Paul: Anti-Vaxxers Shouldn’t Be Allowed To ‘Infect Other People’]

*[https://talkingpointsmemo.com/news/cassidy-schools-paul-on-vaccines-anti-vaxxers-arent-allowed-to-infect-other-people Cassidy To Paul: Anti-Vaxxers Shouldn’t Be Allowed To ‘Infect Other People’]. ''Talking Points Memo''.

*[https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/06/politics/rand-paul-bill-cassidy-vaccines/index.html GOP senator defends mandatory vaccinations after Paul says they're inconsistent with liberty]</ref>

*[https://www.cnn.com/2019/03/06/politics/rand-paul-bill-cassidy-vaccines/index.html GOP senator defends mandatory vaccinations after Paul says they're inconsistent with liberty]. ''CNN''.</ref>

In 2020, Cassidy called for [[U.S. President]] [[Donald Trump]] to concede the election to former Vice President [[Joe Biden]]. Cassidy, a former Democrat, did not address the rampant fraud which occurred in that election. Nor did he indicate if he will now support the Biden agenda.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/2021/01/03/republican-senator-bill-cassidy-urges-congress-certify-biden-win/4122229001/|title=Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy urges Congress to certify Biden win: 'Voters have spoken'|publisher=''The Shreveport Times''|date=January 4, 2021|author=[[Greg Hilburn]]|accessdate=January 5, 2020}}</ref>

In 2020, Cassidy called for [[U.S. President]] [[Donald Trump]] to concede the election to former Vice President [[Joe Biden]]. Cassidy, a former Democrat, did not address the rampant fraud which occurred in that election. Nor did he indicate if he will now support the Biden agenda.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.shreveporttimes.com/story/news/2021/01/03/republican-senator-bill-cassidy-urges-congress-certify-biden-win/4122229001/|title=Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy urges Congress to certify Biden win: 'Voters have spoken'|publisher=''The Shreveport Times''|date=January 4, 2021|author=[[Greg Hilburn]]|accessdate=January 5, 2020}}</ref>