{"id":2081062,"date":"2023-10-27T07:52:04","date_gmt":"2023-10-27T11:52:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawler-draws-praise-rebuke-in-hudson-valley-district-democrats-targeting-for-2024-flip\/"},"modified":"2023-10-27T07:55:02","modified_gmt":"2023-10-27T11:55:02","slug":"lawler-draws-praise-rebuke-in-hudson-valley-district-democrats-targeting-for-2024-flip","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawler-draws-praise-rebuke-in-hudson-valley-district-democrats-targeting-for-2024-flip\/","title":{"rendered":"Lawler&#8217;s Actions in Hudson Valley District Garner Mixed Reactions"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">18<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Flawler-draws-praise-rebuke-in-hudson-valley-district-democrats-targeting-for-2024-flip%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2081062&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><h2>New York Congressman Faces Tough Battle for\u2062 Reelection\u200d in 2024<\/h2>\n<p>In the Lower Hudson Valley district of New York, Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) is facing\u200b both praise and criticism as he navigates the challenges of his first term in Congress. The district, known as CD 17, is expected to be one of the most \u200cfiercely contested \u2062House races in the 2024 elections.<\/p>\n<blockquote>\n<h3>Related Stories<\/h3>\n<ul>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/rep-lawler-kevin-mccarthy-never-should-have-been-removed-as-speaker-5513255?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>Rep. Lawler: \u200cKevin McCarthy \u2018Never Should Have Been\u2062 Removed as Speaker\u2019<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">10\/19\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<li>\n      <a href=\"http:\/\/www.theepochtimes.com\/epochtv\/grow-a-backbone-rep-lawler-calls-out-democrat-leaders-over-immigration-crisis-5499955?ea_src=author_manual&#038;ea_med=related_stories\"><strong>&#8216;Grow a Backbone&#8217;: Rep. Lawler Calls Out Democrat Leaders Over Immigration Crisis<\/strong><\/a><br \/>\n      <br \/>\n      <span class=\"text-comp-caption\">9\/27\/2023<\/span>\n    <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p>Despite\u2062 being a first-term Congressman, Lawler has made \u200da name for himself by criticizing members of his own party\u2064 for prioritizing politics over passing a budget on time. This unconventional approach has garnered attention and support\u2063 from cross-party and independent voters who appreciate his willingness to speak out.<\/p>\n<p>However, not everyone is convinced. Some constituents, like Tasha Greene, who has been a registered Democrat for 24 years, are hesitant to support Lawler again in 2024. They worry that some Republicans are more interested in causing chaos than in effectively governing.<\/p>\n<p>Lawler&#8217;s \u2062critics, like David Conley, believe that he\u200b should face a primary challenger from within his \u2062own party. They argue that a true conservative candidate could have\u2062 a better chance of winning in the district.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, Lawler has received praise from the Putnam County Republican Committee Chair, Andres Gil, and\u200d supporters like Kevin Fogerty, who appreciate his support for former President Trump.<\/p>\n<p>In the 2022 elections,\u200b Lawler narrowly defeated \u2063Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney (D-N.Y.) by less than \u200b1\u2064 percent of the \u2064vote. Democrats are determined to win back the seat, and potential challengers, including former Rep. Mondaire Jones (D-N.Y.) and Liz Gereghty, are already vying\u2063 for the opportunity.<\/p>\n<p>Lawler is one of five Republican House representatives from \u2062New York seeking reelection in 2024 in swing districts that Democrats are targeting. The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/liberals-please-grow-a-spine-and-say-no-to-child-gender-transition\/\" title=\"Liberals, Please Grow A Spine And Say No To Child Gender Transition\">battle lines<\/a> are drawn \u2062in the Hudson Valley, \u200bwith CD 17 being \u200done of the\u2062 key battlegrounds.<\/p>\n<div class=\"post-figure\" style=\"margin-left:0;margin-right:0;max-width:1200px\">\n<figure style=\"width:640px;margin-left:auto;margin-right:auto\" class=\"alignnone\"><figcaption>Former Rep. Mondaire Jones (D-N.Y.), right, is among two Democrats seeking to dislodge Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) from\u2062 his \u200dLower Hudson Valley congressional seat\u2063 in 2024. \u200c(David Wagner\/Epoch Times)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"my-5\">\n<h2>&#8216;Get Back To Work&#8217;<\/h2>\n<p>Lawler is\u2064 focused on his current responsibilities and passing \u200ba budget rather \u200dthan thinking about his\u2063 2024 campaign. He believes that the priority should be addressing issues such\u2063 as securing the border, cutting spending, and dealing with international challenges.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Time is running out, as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-to-push-45-day-continuing-resolution-on-floor-that-excludes-ukraine-funding\/\" title=\"House to propose 45-day continuing resolution without Ukraine funding.\">45-day continuing resolution<\/a> to fund the government expires on November 17. Lawler plans \u2063to return to session on \u200cNovember 1 to work on adopting the Fiscal Year 2024 budget.<\/p>\n<p>CD 17 encompasses Rockland and Putnam counties, as well as parts of Westchester and Duchess counties. The district is primarily suburban, with a diverse population \u2062that includes Latino, Irish, Haitian, and Jewish communities. Many residents are police officers, firefighters, and veterans.<\/p>\n<p>Lawler acknowledges the expectations of his constituents, who are hardworking and want their elected officials to be the same. Despite facing \u200bchallenges and criticism, he has emerged as\u2063 a spokesperson for\u2063 moderate House Republicans.<\/p>\n<p>Looking ahead to November 2024, Lawler&#8217;s supporters at the Mahopac American Legion are\u2062 eager for the elections to arrive. They see him\u200c as a good\u2064 man who\u2064 represents their values, even though he is not a veteran himself.<\/p>\n<p>As the bartender at the Legion remarked, &#8220;The new Speaker\u2062 spoke too much.&#8221; It seems that for many, the upcoming elections can&#8217;t come soon enough.<\/p>\n<p> <\/p>\n<h2> What are the concerns raised by some constituents about Lawler&#8217;s unconventional approach to governing and how might this affect\u2063 his reelection bid?<\/h2>\n<p><span>  Eting heavily. The outcome of these \u2064races could have a significant impact on \u2064the balance of\u200d power in \u200dCongress.<\/p>\n<p>One \u200cof the key \u2062factors that \u200dwill impact \u200bLawler&#8217;s\u2064 reelection bid is\u200c his record and accomplishments during\u2064 his first term. Despite being a newcomer to Congress, Lawler\u2063 has already shown a willingness to stand\u200d up to his \u2062own party and prioritize the needs of his constituents over partisan politics. His \u200ccriticism of Republican leaders, such as his statement that\u200b Kevin McCarthy &#8220;never \u2062should have been removed as \u200dSpeaker,&#8221; has drawn attention and support\u2062 from voters across party lines.<\/p>\n<p>However, Lawler&#8217;s unconventional approach has also led to criticism from some constituents\u2063 who question his ability to effectively govern. They worry that his focus on causing chaos and\u200d making headlines may \u200ddistract from \u2064the real work of passing policies and \u2063serving the district. David Conley and others\u2063 argue that \u2064a conservative\u200c candidate from \u2062within the \u200bparty could have a better chance \u200cof winning\u2063 the district in \u200b2024.<\/p>\n<p>On the other hand, Lawler has received praise and support from influential figures within the Republican party, such as \u200bAndres Gil, the Chair of\u2062 the Putnam County\u200c Republican Committee, and Kevin Fogerty, \u2064who \u200bappreciate his alignment with former President Trump. This support may prove crucial in a tight race where\u200d every vote counts.<\/p>\n<p>Lawler&#8217;s narrow victory over \u200bRep. Sean Patrick Maloney in the 2022 elections shows that the district is deeply divided \u200band that every vote will matter. Democrats are determined to win back the seat, and potential challengers like Mondaire Jones and Liz Gereghty are \u200dalready positioning themselves to take on \u2062Lawler.<\/p>\n<p>Furthermore, Lawler is not the only\u2064 Republican facing a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/manchin-and-daughter-pitching-donors-on-a-centrist-political-group-report\/\" title=\"Manchin and daughter seek support for centrist political group: Report\">tough\u2063 battle<\/a> for reelection in swing districts in New York. With Democrats targeting these seats heavily,\u200b the 2024 elections will be a critical moment for \u200dboth parties. \u2063The\u2062 outcome will shape the future of Congress\u2062 and have a direct impact\u200d on national \u2062politics.<\/p>\n<p>As\u2063 the race for CD 17 heats up, both \u200dLawler and his potential challengers will need to articulate\u200d their vision for the \u2064district\u200b and convince\u2063 voters that they are the best candidate to represent their interests. The coming \u200bmonths will <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/lawler-draws-praise-rebuke-in-hudson-valley-district-democrats-targeting-for-2024-flip\/\" title=\"Lawler's Actions in Hudson Valley District Garner Mixed Reactions\">undoubtedly bring intense campaigning<\/a>, debates, and political maneuvering in the district.<\/p>\n<p>Ultimately, the outcome of\u200b the\u200b 2024 elections in CD 17 will be decided by the voters. They will \u200bhave the power to determine whether Lawler&#8217;s unconventional approach and willingness to speak out\u200c resonate with them or if\u200b they prefer a more traditional conservative candidate. It remains to \u2062be seen who will come \u200bout on top in this fiercely contested House race, but one thing \u200bis \u200dcertain &#8211; the 2024 election will be a pivotal moment for Rep. Mike Lawler and the future of CD 17.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>NEW CITY, New York \u2014 Rep. Mike Lawler (R-N.Y.) is receiving both praise and criticism in his Lower Hudson Valley district. &#8220;People are frustrated,&#8221; he acknowledged during a break between votes on Oct. 26. It&#8217;s clear that discussing politics with strangers won&#8217;t win Mr. Lawler many friends.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":509,"featured_media":2081063,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[543],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2081062","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-epoch-times"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/cndimages.nyc3.digitaloceanspaces.com\/breaking-news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/IMG_2758-scaled-1.jpg","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2081062","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/509"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2081062"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2081062\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2081063"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2081062"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2081062"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2081062"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}