Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-La.) mentioned during a Sunday interview that he is not running for president as part of a third-party ticket with the political group No Labels.
During an appearance on NBC News’s “Meet the Press,” Cassidy expressed his belief that he was not seriously being considered to join a bipartisan ticket with No Labels, a group that aims to gain access to the ballot to field a moderate ticket that has not yet been determined. The organization has proposed this as an option to counter former President Trump and President Biden, who are expected to be the nominees of the two major parties.
“I'm not,” Cassidy replied when directly asked if he’s running on a No Labels ticket.
“I was never seriously considered to be their candidate. It was reported in the press otherwise, but I was never seriously considered. So, obviously the answer is no,” Cassidy stated.
Cassidy, a dedicated lawmaker known for finding common ground across party lines, explained that it's logical his name would come up in conversations about No Labels. He specifically mentioned his concerns about the financial stability of Social Security and noted that neither Trump nor Biden has a concrete plan to tackle the potential bankruptcy of the program.
“On the other hand, the fact that No Labels considered this has a certain logic to it. The individuals at No Labels genuinely seek solutions to significant issues in our country. And currently, neither candidate is presenting viable solutions.
“So the fact that I address this suggests that, hold on, this individual might be someone we should consider. Because this person is discussing genuine solutions to critical problems,” he further stated.
