Republicans are trying to frame a statewide measure to protect reproductive rights as an attack on family values.

A high-stakes battle over the November ballot is playing out in New York City's northern suburbs. It involves the Working Families Party line in the 17th Congressional District.

New York has been a blue state since the U.S. began labeling states red or blue back in 2000 (more on that later). With 28 electoral votes, New York is one of the country’s most influential blue states,

The statewide ballot measure, known as the Equal Rights Amendment, has become a target for Republican opponents who have cast it as an attack on family values.

“The New York Times is one of the most dishonest of all,” Trump said. “I watched this New York Times, and it’s a classic. Wait until you see what I’m going to do with them, you’re going to have so much fun.” “In three, four, five days, this is the most dishonest newspaper. They are disgusting,” he continued.

Republican Gina Arena has made the anti-trans slogan “Save Girls Sports” the central focus of a state senate campaign that offers no solution for the theoretical problem.

Two New York House incumbents are locked in tight races in their swing districts that could help decide which party controls the House next year, according to a new poll. The survey from

The state is home to some of the country’s most vulnerable Republicans, but one key district is proving tough for Democrats to flip.

The Dem’s harsh words stirred quick backlash among Empire State Republicans, including Congresswoman Elise Stefanik, who called on prominent Democrats to denounce Hoylman-Sigal.