Sean Patrick Maloney, one of the most powerful Democrats in Congress, said he called his GOP challenger Mike Lawler on Wednesday morning to admit defeat and congratulate him on a “good win.&#…
A tearful Rep. Sean Patrick Maloney conceded to his Republican rival Mike Lawler on Wednesday — becoming the first active Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee chairman in 40 years to be ousted from his seat.
“I’m gonna step aside … I had a good run,” Maloney said. “I’m deeply grateful to the people of the Hudson Valley for giving me their voice and their vote in Washington for 10 years.” Meanwhile, Lawler had earlier the told The Post that Maloney was “very gracious” when he called to concede.He added that the Maloney campaign had realized they had no path to victory and there was no reason to string things out.Mike Lawler told The Post that Sean Patrick Maloney was “very gracious” when he called to concede.
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