Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (DN.Y.) notes that Cook’s political report has changed from pro-Democrat to “toss-up,” so the Democratic Congressional campaign committee chair could soon leave Congress.
Maloney is running against Republican New York State Rep. Mike Lawler in New York’s 17th congressional district, which includes the Hudson Valley. Maloney currently serves in New York’s 18th District, but she chose to run for a seat in the 17th District after redistricting changed the map of the state legislature. Lawler, who is a native of Rockland County and is representing in Congress, said this would work in his favor.
“He doesn’t know anyone there,” Lawler told America’s Newsroom on Monday, adding that 75% of the 17th district is Maloney’s first ever district, while his county makes up 42% of the district. Said there was
“And voters recognize that he’s not addressing issues of concern — crime, inflation, the porous southern border –” Lawler added. “Why? Because I’m responsible.”
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A spokesperson for Maloney’s campaign said in a statement to Fox News that the race “will always be competitive, just like the other five Maloney has won.”
Lawler argued that voters in his area were “low on party and high on issues.” He also said that about 50% of the district’s households have police officers, firefighters, other first responders, or veterans, and crime is the biggest problem, so “that’s what voters are concerned about.” It’s about being there,’ he said.
Lawler also accused Maloney of not being in the district.
“He wasn’t in the constituency. He was driving around the world to raise money in Paris and Geneva, and voters are watching it,” Lawler said. “And they’re sick of it and want a change.”
A spokesperson for Maloney’s campaign countered, saying Maloney is “working tirelessly” to help the Hudson Valley.
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“Throughout his journey, he has raised millions of dollars for candidates who will help stop MAGA Mike Lawler’s plans to ban abortion,” a spokesperson said. With an unparalleled record of local accomplishments, from lowering prescription drug prices to banning oil barge moorings on the Hudson River, just this month, Rep. We held ten campaign events and hosted President Biden in the district to celebrate the thousands of new manufacturing jobs for our communities.”
Maloney’s move to the 17th congressional district was just part of a political game of chairmanship triggered by the redistricting, in which multiple current House Democrats lost the primary.
Progressive Democrat Rep. Mondale Jones currently represents the 17th District, but with Maloney moving out, he switched to running for the 10th District. area.
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Jones ultimately lost the 10th primary to former federal prosecutor and House impeachment attorney Dan Goldman, and Nadler ousted House Oversight Committee chairman Carolyn Maloney.
Even in typically blue New York, the gubernatorial race is fiercely contested, with incumbent Gov. Kathy Hochul and Republican challenger Lee Zeldin vying for the lead. Lawler said Monday he believes Zeldin can pull off an upset.