Lawler, Conley Spar Over Debate Schedule as NY-17 Congressional Race Heats Up

Lawler, Conley Spar Over Debate Schedule as NY-17 Congressional Race Heats Up

Congressman Mike Lawler and Democratic challenger Cait Conley are publicly clashing over the number and timing of debates in the closely watched race for New York’s 17th Congressional District, with the Lawler campaign criticizing Conley for declining proposed appearances on two national television programs. Lawler’s campaign says the Republican congressman initially challenged Conley to six televised debates on June 23, shortly after she won th…