Mr. Hinchey is not viewed as especially vulnerable. But Mr. Maffei is fighting a strong challenge from Republican Ann Marie Buerkle, an anti-abortion activist and one of the so-called "mama grizzlies" endorsed by former Alaska Gov. Sarah Palin.
Republicans say Mr. Clinton's visit Monday is the surest sign yet that Democrats are in trouble in normally "blue state" New York. As many as eight House Democrats in the state are believed to be vulnerable.
NEW HAMPSHIRE
Senate candidates clash on taxes
HENNIKER | New Hampshire's major candidates for U.S. Senate have made taxes and spending a central theme of their first debate.
Democratic Rep. Paul W. Hodes said Monday that he supports extending Bush-era tax cuts for all but the wealthy.
State Attorney General Kelly Ayotte said that will hurt thousands of small-business owners whose profits are treated as income.
Miss Ayotte tapped into anti-incumbent fervor and cast herself as a Washington outsider who would cut taxes and spending.
Mr. Hodes criticized her for wanting to cut spending without considering the harm it could cause. He cited her call to repeal health care reforms.
