Rep Sean Patrick Maloney becomes first DCCC Chair to lose election since 1980

[WarGamer]

Can't believe that NY was responsible for most of the pain in the House...


https://fivethirtyeight.com/live-blog/2022-midterm-election/

NOV. 9, 4:32 PM
(R) KEY RACE PROJECTED

ABC News is reporting that Republicans are projected to win two more seats in New York, which is turning into arguably the second-best state for the GOP in terms of House gains, after Florida. First, Republican Michael Lawler has just edged out Democratic Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney in the 17th District, a noteworthy result given Maloney led the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee this cycle, making him responsible for directing party efforts to defend the party’s House majority. This is the first time a DCCC chair has lost a general election since 1980

[JohnSJ]

1. Did the supporters of Maloney in the Democratic primary, come out and vote in the general?

[iemanja]

2. Yep, NY was the culprit

[cilla4progress]

3. This loss hurts.

He is a great rep / candidate.

[boston bean]

4. I like him and feel bad about his loss.

[WarGamer]

5. He can certainly run again...

[IbogaProject]

6. His district has a strong MAGA element

We summer in a corner of his district. Lots of MAGA.