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Democratic Rep. Jared Golden endorses Republican Rep. Mike Lawler in battleground race
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Key Points:
- Retiring Democratic Rep. Jared Golden from Maine endorsed Republican Rep. Mike Lawler of New York, a top GOP target for Democrats in the upcoming midterm elections, praising Lawler as the kind of Republican Democrats should support.
- Golden criticized divisive politics, stating that real adversaries are not fellow Americans, and highlighted his bipartisan work with Lawler, including support for a bill aiding lobstermen.
- House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries condemned the endorsement, calling it a last-minute tactic unlikely to influence voters in Lawler’s district, which is rated a toss-up.
- Golden has recently defied his party by voting with Republicans on procedural matters, sparking debate within the Democratic Party about potential disciplinary actions, though none have been taken yet.
- The endorsement and Golden’s bipartisan stance have become a flashpoint in Democratic circles as the party prepares for a contentious midterm election cycle.
