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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 [[ | + | '''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> | ||
Revision as of 02:09, February 14, 2021
| Bill Cassidy | |||
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| Senior U.S. Senator from Louisiana From: January 3, 2015 – present | |||
| Predecessor | Mary Landrieu | ||
| Successor | Incumbent (no successor) | ||
| Former U.S. Representative from Louisiana's 6th Congressional District From: January 3, 2009 – January 3, 2015 | |||
| Predecessor | Don Cazayoux | ||
| Successor | Garret Graves | ||
| Louisiana State Senate, 16th District From: December 20, 2006 – January 3, 2009 | |||
| Predecessor | Jay Dardenne | ||
| Successor | Dan Claitor | ||
| Information | |||
| Party | Democrat (before 2001) Republican (2001 – present) | ||
| Spouse(s) | Laura Layden | ||
| Religion | Evangelical | ||
William Morgan “Bill” Cassidy, born September 28, 1957 (age 69), 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.[1] 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
Cassidy and Senator Lindsey Graham of South Carolina have worked together on the Cassidy-Graham bill in an attempt to repeal Obamacare.[2]
2020 U.S. Senate election in Louisiana
Cassidy announced on February 19, 2020 his bid for re-election to a second Senate term.[3] He easily won the blanket primary with nearly 60% of the vote.[4]
Political positions
Cassidy has been a conservative who opposes abortion, Obamacare, and illegal immigration.[5] However, despite his many pro-liberty views, Cassidy has defended the left-wing agenda of mandatory vaccination.[6]
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.[7]
References
- ↑ 2014 Louisiana Senate Election Results. Politico. Retrieved February 13, 2021.
- ↑ Graham-Cassidy health care bill: What you need to know. Politico.
- ↑ Sen. Bill Cassidy announces bid for reelection. KNOE 8 News via MSN.
- ↑ Louisiana Election Results 2020: Live Updates. USA Today.
- ↑ Bill Cassidy on the Issues. On the Issues.
- ↑ Two references:
- ↑ Greg Hilburn (January 4, 2021). Republican Sen. Bill Cassidy urges Congress to certify Biden win: 'Voters have spoken'. The Shreveport Times. Retrieved on January 5, 2020.