Republicans in Swing Districts Stuck in Middle of Debt Debate.

The article reports how U.S. Representative Mike Lawler, a former state assemblyman who is one of a small group of Republicans representing swing districts who could be crucial to averting a catastrophic default, face brutal attacks from a major House Democratic political group that falsely accused him of trying to force cuts to Medicare and Social Security. Cited are his decision to attend U.S. President Joe Biden's event in the week of May 5, 2023 and the aim of Biden's campaign-style rally.