{"id":2666757,"date":"2026-09-21T18:20:01","date_gmt":"2026-09-21T22:20:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-democrat-endorses-republican-rep-mike-lawler-in-close-midterm-race\/"},"modified":"2026-09-21T18:21:35","modified_gmt":"2026-09-21T22:21:35","slug":"house-democrat-endorses-republican-rep-mike-lawler-in-close-midterm-race","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/house-democrat-endorses-republican-rep-mike-lawler-in-close-midterm-race\/","title":{"rendered":"House Democrat Endorses Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in Close Midterm Race"},"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\">22<\/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%2Fhouse-democrat-endorses-republican-rep-mike-lawler-in-close-midterm-race%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=2666757&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--><p>The article features a notable bipartisan endorsement where Democratic Congressman Jared Golden of Maine publicly supports Republican Congressman Mike Lawler of New York for re-election. Golden praised Lawler for working collaboratively on issues affecting their districts, such as extending regulations on the lobster industry and bipartisan efforts on federal employee benefits and healthcare. Despite crossing party lines, lawler received praise from former President Donald Trump, reflecting his nuanced political stance. Polls suggest Lawler&#8217;s seat is competitive, highlighting the potential impact of this race on the control of the House and national political dynamics ahead of the 2024 elections.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><br \/>\n<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC \"-\/\/W3C\/\/DTD HTML 4.0 Transitional\/\/EN\" \"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/TR\/REC-html40\/loose.dtd\"><br \/>\n<?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><html><body><\/p>\n<section> \t\t\t\t<script>console.log(\"ad slot (AC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC1)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC2)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC3)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (IC4)\")<\/script><script>console.log(\"ad slot (REP_0)\")<\/script><\/p>\n<p>GOP Rep. Mike Lawler of New York got a surprising endorsement from his Democratic colleague, Rep. Jared Golden of Maine, as the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/exclusive-dr-sebastian-gorka-vows-political-battle-with-january-6-committee-following-phone-records-subpoena\/\" title=\"EXCLUSIVE -- Dr. Sebastian Gorka Vows &#039;Political Battle&#039; with January 6 Committee Following Phone Records Subpoena\">midterm elections rapidly approach<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Golden <a href=\"https:\/\/archive.is\/tTmgz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">wrote<\/a> an op-ed Monday for Lower Hudson Digital, which is part of the USA Today network, titled: \u201cI\u2019m a Democrat in Congress. NY should re-elect Mike Lawler.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>In it, the Democrat highlighted how he \u201cworked well\u201d with Lawler in a town defined by divisive rhetoric and toxic turmoil.<\/p>\n<p>He mainly saluted Lawler for helping him push a bill related to federal regulations over the lobster industry \u2014 a huge moneymaker in Golden\u2019s state.<\/p>\n<p>In 2021, Congress paused any new lobster industry regulations, but that provision expires in 2028. This caused Golden to introduce the Northeast Lobstermen Protection Act.<\/p>\n<p>The bill would extend the pause until 2035 and \u201ckeep backing new gear technology, so that any new rules rest on the best available science rather than bureaucratic guesswork.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Golden, who isn\u2019t seeking re-election, credited Lawler with helping lead the charge, so that the bill could get out of committee and be passed on the House floor.<\/p>\n<p>In a Congress where the GOP majority is razor-thin, Lawler was praised for working with Democrats on liberal issues like collective bargaining for federal employees and extending Obamacare tax credits.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cTwice more in the past two years, when something needed doing and party lines stood in the way, I found Lawler across the aisle,\u201d Golden wrote. \u201cWhen the Trump Administration took away collective bargaining for federal employees, I introduced a bill restoring their rights. Lawler didn\u2019t even take convincing.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>\u201cHe signed on and said he wanted to help push it,\u201d the article continued. \u201cWhen the enhanced ACA premium tax credits were about to expire, he helped lead the bipartisan fight to extend them and even signed a Democratic discharge petition to get something to the House floor.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Golden pointed out that Lawler is one of three House Republicans who hold a seat in a district carried by Kamala Harris in 2024, which could explain his liberal leanings.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cRepresenting districts like ours forces you to work for people who disagree with you,\u201d Golden noted.<\/p>\n<p>Lawler thanked Golden for the endorsement on social media, saying he was \u201chonored\u201d to have his backing.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThank you to my friend and colleague @RepGolden for his endorsement,\u201d the New York Republican wrote. \u201cJared is a servant leader, who has fought tirelessly for his district. Time and again when we needed bipartisan compromise, Jared was always there ready to deliver. I\u2019m honored to have earned his support.\u201d<\/p>\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\">\n<p dir=\"ltr\" lang=\"en\">Thank you to my friend and colleague <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/RepGolden?\">@RepGolden<\/a> for his endorsement. Jared is a servant leader, who has fought tirelessly for his district. Time and again when we needed bipartisan compromise, Jared was always there ready to deliver. I\u2019m honored to have earned his support. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/HUstZpmqki\">https:\/\/t.co\/HUstZpmqki<\/a><\/p>\n<p>\u2014 Mike Lawler (@lawler4ny) <a href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/lawler4ny\/status\/2102011278260638133?\">September 21, 2026<\/a><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.x.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script><\/p>\n<p>Despite Lawler crossing party lines, Trump praised him in May at a campaign event, in an effort to retain the GOP\u2019s House majority, NBC News <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nbcnews.com\/politics\/2026-election\/trump-praises-vulnerable-gop-rep-mike-lawler-house-election-2026-rcna346496\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reported<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cMike Lawler is fantastic. He\u2019s fantastic,\u201d Trump told the crowd. \u201cHe\u2019s a terrific guy. You\u2019re lucky to have him.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Lawler joked at the event that he\u2019s either known as \u201cMAGA Mike\u201d or a \u201ctraitorous RINO.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>Despite this, it appears the commander in chief is willing to compromise, especially given how close many of the midterm races are shaping up to be.<\/p>\n<p>The New York Times cited <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/interactive\/polls\/new-york-us-house-17-polls-2026.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">polling<\/a> that shows Lawler fighting for his political life, as the race has been deemed a toss-up.<\/p>\n<p>If Democrats flip the House, they are likely to initiate impeachment investigations against Trump and some of his <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/democrats-laying-groundwork-target-pete-hegseth-midterms-go-way\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">top cabinet<\/a> members, which would stall the president\u2019s agenda for his final two years in office.<\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #f7f7f7; color: #171717; display: flex;font-size: 16px;font-weight: 600;line-height: 1.5;margin: 24px 0;padding: 18px 20px 18px 30px;text-align: left;\">\n<div style=\"align-self: stretch;border-left: 3px solid #171717;flex-shrink: 0;padding-left: 20px;\"><\/div>\n<p><a style=\"text-decoration: none;\" href=\"https:\/\/www.google.com\/preferences\/source?q=https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/\">Choose The Western Journal as your preferred source on Google and never miss reporting that defends truth, protects freedom, and advances Western civilization<\/a><\/div>\n<p style=\"border: 1px solid #f5f5f5; padding: 16px;\">Advertise with The Western Journal and reach millions of highly engaged readers, while supporting our work. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.westernjournal.com\/advertise-us\/?wj_source=article\">Advertise Today<\/a>.<\/p>\n<div style=\"position: relative;\">\n<div class=\"ff-fancy-header-container\"> \t\t\t \t<\/div>\n<div class=\"entry-submit-correction inner-content\">\n<div class=\"correction-form\">\n<form style=\"display: none;\">\n<div class=\"sc-name-field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* Name<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"name\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<div class=\"sc--field\"> \t\t\t\t\t\t<label>* <\/label> \t\t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"text\" name=\"\" required> \t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<label>* Message<\/label> \t\t\t\t\t<br \/> \t\t\t\t\t<textarea name=\"message\" required><\/textarea> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"required-message\" style=\"display: none; padding-bottom: 15px;\">* All fields are required.<\/div>\n<p> \t\t\t\t\t<input type=\"submit\" value=\"Submit\" onclick=\"event.preventDefault(); firefly_sc();\"> \t\t\t\t\t \t\t\t\t\t<\/p>\n<div class=\"firefly-sc-confirm\" style=\"display: none;\">Success!<\/div>\n<\/p><\/form>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p> \t\t<script> \t\t\tfunction firefly_sc() { \t\t\t\tif( typeof window.captchaPublicKey == typeof undefined ){ \t\t\t\t\tconsole.error('window.captchaPublicKey is not defined'); \t\t\t\t} \t\t\t\tgrecaptcha.execute( window.captchaPublicKey, { action: 'submit_correction' } ).then( function( token ) { \t\t\t\t\tvar opts = { \t\t\t\t\t\taction:    'firefly_sc_submit', \t\t\t\t\t\tname:      document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"name\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\t:     document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tmessage:   document.querySelector( '.entry-submit-correction [name=\"message\"]' ).value, \t\t\t\t\t\tpost_id:   firefly_post_id, \t\t\t\t\t\tcap_token: token \t\t\t\t\t}  \t\t\t\t\tvar inputs = [ 'name', '', 'message' ];  \t\t\t\t\tfor( var i = 0; i < inputs.length; i++ ) if( ! 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