Republicans Seize on Democrat’s Defense Contractor Ties in N.Y. House Race

Cait Conley, who is trying to flip a Republican seat held by Representative Mike Lawler, is fending off attacks concerning her work after she left the Biden administration.

Republicans Seize on Democrat’s Defense Contractor Ties in N.Y. House Race

TL;DR

  • Republicans are attacking Democrat Cait Conley's ties to defense contractors.
  • Conley previously worked in the Biden administration and left government service.
  • Her private sector work for anti-drone and AI firms is being used against her in her congressional run.
  • Opponents claim she is a corporate puppet beholden to her former employers.
  • Millions of dollars are being spent on negative ad campaigns against Conley.