Jeffries hammers Lawler after Dem endorsement: ‘Partisan hack’

A rare bipartisan endorsement has shaken up a closely watched House race, as a Democratic congressman from Maine publicly backed a Republican incumbent in New York, citing his record of working across the aisle. The move has drawn sharp criticism from the House Minority Leader, who accused the Republican of hypocrisy and dismissed the endorsement as politically motivated. The unexpected alliance highlights growing tensions within the Democratic caucus over strategy in competitive districts. Analysts are weighing whether the endorsement will resonate with voters or further polarize an already contentious election.

GOP Rep. Mike Lawler (N.Y.) scored a coup this week in winning an unusual endorsement from a Democrat, Rep. Jared Golden (Maine), who is touting Lawler’s bipartisan credentials amid a tough reelection contest. House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries (D-N.Y.) isn’t buying it. In a blistering statement in response to Golden’s endorsement, Jeffries bashed Lawler late...