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William Morgan Cassidy (born September 28, 1957) is an American physician and politician serving as the senior United States Senator from Louisiana, a seat he was elected to in 2014.[1] A member of the Republican Party, he served in the Louisiana State Senate from 2006 to 2009 and in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2009 to 2015.
Born in Highland Park, Illinois, Cassidy is a graduate of Louisiana State University (LSU) and LSU School of Medicine. A gastroenterologist, he was elected to the Louisiana State Senate from the 16th district which included parts of Baton Rouge, in 2006. In 2008, he was elected as the U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 6th congressional district, defeating Democratic incumbent Don Cazayoux. In 2014, Cassidy defeated Democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu to represent Louisiana in the U.S. Senate, becoming the first Republican to hold the seat since Reconstruction. He was reelected in 2020. from Wikipedia
Born in Highland Park, Illinois, Cassidy is a graduate of Louisiana State University (LSU) and LSU School of Medicine. A gastroenterologist, he was elected to the Louisiana State Senate from the 16th district which included parts of Baton Rouge, in 2006. In 2008, he was elected as the U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 6th congressional district, defeating Democratic incumbent Don Cazayoux. In 2014, Cassidy defeated Democratic incumbent Mary Landrieu to represent Louisiana in the U.S. Senate, becoming the first Republican to hold the seat since Reconstruction. He was reelected in 2020. from Wikipedia
Bill Cassidy joins five other Republican senators who broke ranks to vote that Trump's impeachment trial is constitutional
Date Published on Feb. 10, 2021
Six Republicans joined all of their Democratic colleagues on Tuesday to vote that the impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump is constitutional, with Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy emerging as the sole Republican to switch his vote after an initial vote on constitutionality last month''...
Here's which Republican senators voted that the impeachment trial was consistent with the Constitution:
Date Published on Feb. 10, 2021
Six Republicans joined all of their Democratic colleagues on Tuesday to vote that the impeachment trial against former President Donald Trump is constitutional, with Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy emerging as the sole Republican to switch his vote after an initial vote on constitutionality last month''...
Here's which Republican senators voted that the impeachment trial was consistent with the Constitution:
- Sen. Susan Collins of Maine
- Sen. Bill Cassidy of Louisiana
- Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska
- Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah
- Sen. Ben Sasse of Nebraska
- Sen. Pat Toomey of Pennsylvania
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) speaks with staffers in the Senate Reception Room on Feb. 12, 2021, the fourth day of the Senate impeachment trial of former president Donald Trump on Capitol Hill.
Sen. Cassidy seen holding draft statement indicating support for Trump’s acquittal
Feb. 13 - A Republican senator who expressed doubts about former president Donald Trump’s impeachment defense team and suggested he might ultimately vote to convict Trump was seen in the Capitol on Friday holding a draft of a statement indicating he planned to vote to acquit Trump.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) told reporters Tuesday that “one side is doing a great job and the other side is doing a terrible job,” just moments after breaking with most Republicans to affirm the constitutionality of trying an ex-president on impeachment charges — buoying the hopes of House managers that at least some GOP votes could be shifted.
On Friday, however, Cassidy held a document in public view that appeared to indicate he is ready to acquit Trump. more details
Sen. Cassidy seen holding draft statement indicating support for Trump’s acquittal
Feb. 13 - A Republican senator who expressed doubts about former president Donald Trump’s impeachment defense team and suggested he might ultimately vote to convict Trump was seen in the Capitol on Friday holding a draft of a statement indicating he planned to vote to acquit Trump.
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) told reporters Tuesday that “one side is doing a great job and the other side is doing a terrible job,” just moments after breaking with most Republicans to affirm the constitutionality of trying an ex-president on impeachment charges — buoying the hopes of House managers that at least some GOP votes could be shifted.
On Friday, however, Cassidy held a document in public view that appeared to indicate he is ready to acquit Trump. more details
FEBRUARY 12, 2021 | PART OF U.S. SENATE: IMPEACHMENT, DAY 4
U.S. Senate
Impeachment Trial, Day 4 (Complete)
Former President Donald Trump’s defense lawyers made their case that Mr. Trump was innocent of charges of inciting an insurrection. They compared speeches by Democrats and others to the former president’s remarks as part of their defense, and stated that “the article of impeachment now before the Senate is an unjust and blatantly unconstitutional act of political vengeance.” Also, senators asked questions of both the House Managers and Mr. Trump’s defense. Majority Leader Schumer (D-NY) then announced that Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman would receive the Congressional Gold Medal.
U.S. Senate
Impeachment Trial, Day 4 (Complete)
Former President Donald Trump’s defense lawyers made their case that Mr. Trump was innocent of charges of inciting an insurrection. They compared speeches by Democrats and others to the former president’s remarks as part of their defense, and stated that “the article of impeachment now before the Senate is an unjust and blatantly unconstitutional act of political vengeance.” Also, senators asked questions of both the House Managers and Mr. Trump’s defense. Majority Leader Schumer (D-NY) then announced that Capitol Police Officer Eugene Goodman would receive the Congressional Gold Medal.
Tracy Fackler pauses from clearing the sidewalk in front of his home, Tuesday, Feb. 9, 2021, in Omaha, Neb. The 63-year-old auto mechanic praises Nebraska Republican Sen. Ben Sasse for condemning former President Donald Trump's actions before the Jan. 6 Capitol riot. "I'd rather have him say what he's seeing and what he's thinking,"
Nebraska Sen. Sasse bets political future on opposing Trump
Sasse has said Trump’s claims of election fraud were “lies” and that Trump “riled a mob that attacked the Capitol” on Jan. 6, when Congress was voting to affirm Joe Biden’s election victory. Sasse is among the small group of Republicans considered most likely to vote to convict Trump on the charge of inciting an insurrection when the Senate impeachment trial concludes.
Sasse’s criticism of Trump is angering plenty of activists in deeply Republican Nebraska. But Sasse is also winning some respect for speaking his mind even when it’s unpopular, a trait that some Republicans said reminded them of the former president himself.
“I’d rather have him say what he’s seeing and what he’s thinking,” said Tracy Fackler, an Omaha auto repair shop owner, who like many across the state said he voted for Trump for much the same reason. continue to read
Nebraska Sen. Sasse bets political future on opposing Trump
Sasse has said Trump’s claims of election fraud were “lies” and that Trump “riled a mob that attacked the Capitol” on Jan. 6, when Congress was voting to affirm Joe Biden’s election victory. Sasse is among the small group of Republicans considered most likely to vote to convict Trump on the charge of inciting an insurrection when the Senate impeachment trial concludes.
Sasse’s criticism of Trump is angering plenty of activists in deeply Republican Nebraska. But Sasse is also winning some respect for speaking his mind even when it’s unpopular, a trait that some Republicans said reminded them of the former president himself.
“I’d rather have him say what he’s seeing and what he’s thinking,” said Tracy Fackler, an Omaha auto repair shop owner, who like many across the state said he voted for Trump for much the same reason. continue to read
As Donald Trump’s second impeachment trial approaches, Pat Toomey says he’ll hear the arguments, then decide
Date Published on Feb. 8, 2021
...Given Toomey’s outspokenness, it wasn’t too shocking when he was one of five Republican senators who found Trump could be legally impeached even after leaving office. The other four Republicans ― Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Mitt Romney of Utah and Ben Sasse of Nebraska ― are other traditional conservatives who have balked at Trump’s behavior. Last week, Sasse essentially went to war with his own Republican state committee, saying politics “isn’t about the weird worship of one dude.”
Toomey hasn’t been quite that bold, but he hasn’t worked to ingratiate himself with his party, either. In an interview Sunday with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Toomey said he found it unlikely Trump would be convicted given how many Republicans found impeachment to be unconstitutional. Still, he didn’t back down from his past criticisms and reaffirmed his opinion that Trump could legally stand trial. He has not, however, said how he intends to vote... source
Date Published on Feb. 8, 2021
...Given Toomey’s outspokenness, it wasn’t too shocking when he was one of five Republican senators who found Trump could be legally impeached even after leaving office. The other four Republicans ― Susan Collins of Maine, Lisa Murkowski of Alaska, Mitt Romney of Utah and Ben Sasse of Nebraska ― are other traditional conservatives who have balked at Trump’s behavior. Last week, Sasse essentially went to war with his own Republican state committee, saying politics “isn’t about the weird worship of one dude.”
Toomey hasn’t been quite that bold, but he hasn’t worked to ingratiate himself with his party, either. In an interview Sunday with CNN’s Jake Tapper, Toomey said he found it unlikely Trump would be convicted given how many Republicans found impeachment to be unconstitutional. Still, he didn’t back down from his past criticisms and reaffirmed his opinion that Trump could legally stand trial. He has not, however, said how he intends to vote... source
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