Louisiana U.S. Senator Bill Cassidy describes the midterm election results as a shellacking for Republicans, with Democrats taking control of both the U.S. House and Senate.
Cassidy says voters used the election to express their frustration with Republicans and President Donald Trump, who he believes made himself a target.
“There was supposed to be no more wars in the Middle East, they are supposed to be draining the swamp, and supposed to be beating inflation, instead we have a war in the Middle East, which is contributing to inflation and there is widespread reports of corruption in the administration,” said Cassidy.
Cassidy says the results represent a repudiation of Trump and the Republican brand. The senator, who will leave office in less than two months, says Republicans need to learn from the defeat and refocus their attention on serving the American people.
He says that means addressing voters’ concerns and finding ways to make everyday life more affordable.
“The party was focused on the SAVE Act, which is an important bill, but it could not pass, but we are not focused on making healthcare, gas, groceries, life more affordable,” Cassidy said.
Cassidy says voters came away with the impression that Republicans and the Trump administration were more concerned about holding onto political power than addressing the needs of the public.
“We should be serving the American people to the degree that they understand that we are for them, if we do that the country will be better, the American people will be better off and the Republican Party will win more elections,” Cassidy said.
