Louisiana State Treasurer John Fleming is seeking an early endorsement from the Louisiana Republican Party (LAGOP) in his challenge to Senator Bill Cassidy. La-politics-dot-com publisher Jeremy Alford says Fleming asked for endorsement when he ran for State Treasurer after Governor Landry successfully got the endorsement.
“That was the first time he tried to copy Jeff Landry’s playbook. It worked then, and now he’s gonna try to do it again for the U.S. Senate.”
This move follows the strategy of Governor Jeff Landry, who secured his party’s backing early in his campaign. LAGOP Chair Derek Babcock has said Fleming is free to seek endorsement, though few have been officially granted so far. Alford says the timing is interesting.
“against the backdrop of what Bill Cassidy facing what could be the most important vote, definitely the most important confirmation vote of his political career.”
Currently, Fleming is the only declared challenger, but State Sen. Blake Miguez is considering a run, and Public Service Commissioner Eric Skrmetta is seen as another potential candidate. Alford says the race is shaping up to be a heated battle within Louisiana’s GOP.
“It is a race that is developing by the day and it has some really interesting dynamics to it.”
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