A Maine Democrat has thrown his support behind a New York Republican in a tightly contested midterm race, a surprising move that could disrupt Democratic efforts to regain control of the House. The endorsement comes in one of the most closely watched battles of the election cycle, where the outcome could have major implications for party leadership. Democrats, who are already facing an uphill fight to flip the chamber, now find themselves at a disadvantage in a key swing district. The unexpected crossover highlights the competitive nature of this year’s elections and the high stakes for both parties.
Rep. Jared Golden (D-Maine) this week endorsed Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.), crossing the aisle to support the Republican in one of the closest — and most closely watched — contests of the midterm cycle. The move is sure to frustrate Democrats, who are fighting to flip control of the lower chamber and see Lawler’s seat...
