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  "textContent": "WASHINGTON — Sen. Bill Cassidy was denied a third term by Louisiana Republican primary voters Saturday, finishing third behind Trump-endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow (R-La.) and state Treasurer John Fleming. With 92 percent of the vote in, Letlow was leading with 44.8 percent and Fleming was in second with 28.4%, and were declared the winners by the...",
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