In her first sit-down interview since defeating incumbent Rep. Mike Lawler in New York’s 17th Congressional District, Cait Conley reflects on election night, the message she believes voters sent, and the issues she says drove the race. Conley discusses affordability, Congress, Democratic leadership, accountability in Washington and her priorities when she arrives on Capitol Hill. She also addresses her relationship with Mike Lawler and what comes next for NY-17.
00:00 Election Night and the NY-17 Victory
02:04 Why Voters Chose Change
04:31 Trump, Republicans and Accountability
06:53 Impeachment, Investigations and Congress’ Priorities
10:00 Hakeem Jeffries and Democratic Leadership
12:47 Conley’s First Agenda Items in Washington
14:38 The Future of the Democratic Party
17:18 Election Administration, Mike Lawler and Moving Forward
19:49 Delivering for NY-17
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