Lawler Plays Chess in Democratic Primary

Rep. Mike Lawler is playing a high-stakes game in New York’s Democratic primary, using anonymous texts, lawsuits, and smear campaigns to shape his general election opponent — all while his rivals turn his aggression into campaign fuel. Cait Conley and Effie Phillips-Staley are weaponizing his tactics, positioning themselves as the only Democrats capable of defeating him. Lawler’s latest move? A viral-looking video secretly produced by his own team — another calculated play to steer the narrative. As the primary nears its end, the chess match intensifies: Lawler’s trying to control the board before the final move. Support the show:Get a discount at https://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/5bc77d5477fe4fe9