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Anti-Trump Senator Cassidy Finishes Third After Impeachment Vote

5/19/2026

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Sen. Bill Cassidy placed third in the Republican contest after voting to impeach President Donald Trump.
His impeachment vote triggered backlash that helped cause his defeat.
Sam Stein and Sarah Longwell argue the result shows challenges for anti-Trump Republicans.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said the GOP has become President Donald Trump’s party.
The Bulwark scheduled events in San Diego on May 20 and Los Angeles on May 21 and added a Bulwark+ feed.

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Sen. Bill Cassidy placed third in the Republican contest after voting to impeach President Donald Trump.
His impeachment vote triggered backlash that helped cause his defeat.
Sam Stein and Sarah Longwell argue the result shows challenges for anti-Trump Republicans.
Sen. Lindsey Graham said the GOP has become President Donald Trump’s party.
The Bulwark scheduled events in San Diego on May 20 and Los Angeles on May 21 and added a Bulwark+ feed.