House control takes center stage in New York as election approaches

Summary: In upstate New York, the focus of the upcoming elections is on the battle for control of the House of Representatives, overshadowing the presidential race. Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries are actively campaigning in key districts, as Democrats aim to regain four seats for a majority.

Republicans are facing challenges as incumbents like Rep. Mike Lawler work to distance themselves from party dysfunction. Meanwhile, candidates like Marc Molinaro have shifted towards more extreme positions, aligning closely with Trump, which complicates their appeal to moderate voters.

With seven competitive House races in New York, both parties see the state as crucial for their strategies. Democrats argue that winning the House is essential to counteract potential extremism if Trump returns to power, while Republicans emphasize local issues over national party dynamics.

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