Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) said he does not believe former President Donald Trump can win in a general election for president.
“I don’t think Trump can win a general election,” Cassidy said Sunday on CNN’s “State of the Union,” when asked about Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’s claim that there are only three “credible” candidates for president in 2024 — himself, Trump and President Joe Biden — and only two (himself and Biden) who could win in November.
Cassidy pointed out that the statement was also a way to dismiss “formidable” GOP opponents, like South Carolina Sen. Tim Scott, who filed paperwork to run on Friday. “You just have to take this as a competitor trying to dis others,” Cassidy said. DeSantis has yet to officially enter the race, but the Republican governor is expected to launch his campaign this week.