NewzHouse Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) has publicly criticized Representative Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), labeling him a "partisan hack" following Lawler's receipt of an endorsement from Representative Jared Golden (D-Maine). The endorsement, which highlights Lawler’s bipartisan efforts, comes as Lawler faces a competitive reelection campaign in New York.
Jeffries rejected the characterization of Lawler as a bipartisan actor, issuing a sharp statement in response to the cross-party support. The conflict underscores the political tensions surrounding Lawler's district and the broader debate over the authenticity of bipartisan credentials during the current election cycle.
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