The dwindling ranks of the pro-impeachment Republicans: From the Politics Desk

From the Politics DeskThe dwindling ranks of the pro-impeachment Republicans: From the Politics DeskPlus, what to watch for in Nebraska.Listen to this article with a free account00:0000:00Add NBC News to GoogleSen. Cassidy says vote to convict Trump in impeachment trial ‘might be’ a liability in primary05:51Get more newsLiveonShareAdd NBC News to GoogleMay 12, 2026, 5:53 PM EDTBy The Politics DeskWelcome to From the Politics Desk, a daily newsletter that brings you the NBC News Politics team’s latest reporting and analysis from the White House, Capitol Hill and the campaign trail.Subscribe to read this story ad-free Get unlimited access to ad-free articles and exclusive content.In today’s edition, Steve Kornacki digs into why Sen. Bill Cassidy faces such a steep uphill climb in Saturday’s Louisiana primary. Plus, we lay out what you need to know before polls close in Nebraska’s primaries tonight. Sign up to receive this newsletter in your inbox every weekday here.— Adam WollnerThe Republicans who backed Trump’s impeachment are dwindling. Is Bill Cassidy next? Analysis by Steve KornackiThe end could come as soon as this Saturday night for Louisiana Sen. Bill Cassidy, one of seven Republican senators who voted to convict President Donald Trump in his January 2021 impeachment trial.Cassidy is facing two opponents in Saturday’s GOP primary: Rep. Julia Letlow, who is endorsed by Trump, and state Treasurer John Fleming, who’s also a former congressman.Polls have shown the three clustered close together and, if no one secures an outright majority, the top two will advance to a June 27 runoff. It’s possible that Cassidy will make it to that round. He has poured resources into attacks on Letlow, which have likely helped boost Fleming, who is running on a pro-Trump platform. But even if he manages to secure one of the top two spots this weekend, it’s hard to imagine Cassidy prevailing in June. The key is a change in Louisiana election law that has turned Saturday’s contest in...