How New York could ruin Democrats’ best shot at flipping the House

The Central New York race between Williams, a freshman Republican, and Mannion, a two-term state senator, is one of the most crucial contests in determining what policies might emerge from the House in the next two years. “We have done that in New York state to protect our children.” He claimed victory on lead pipe removal as well, saying that “we have taken an initiative we are helping to fund the replacement of these last lines going into residences and businesses.” On boosting daycare affordability, he said, “there’s a few things we’ve done in the state already, and I’m proud to have been a part of that.” An ad from AFSCME that started running in September highlighted John Mannion's record in the state Senate. “If I’m going to address the issues that are going on in our prisons, I’m going to focus on rescinding things like the HALT Act, things that my opponent has championed, that have made it the best time in New York state to be a criminal,” Williams said. Mannion, who voted against the HALT Act, responded that Williams “must not be informed.” Williams has similarly criticized Mannion’s vote to let the state use federal funds to pay for healthcare for undocumented immigrants. He supported her billion dollar giveaways to New York’s illegal immigrants,” said one ad from the National Republican Campaign Committee, referencing a line in the omnibus budget package to cover needs like shelter costs.