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I'm a lifelong New Yorker and resident of Westchester County for over 20 years. I'm a centrist who believes in responsible government that puts people and country over party.

Lawler's Predictable Campaign Strategy

Lawler's Predictable Campaign Strategy

We've been saying for a while now that Mike Lawler's campaign messaging is always Fear and Smear. It worked for him against Maloney in 2022 and he's already using it against Mondaire Jones in 2024. Just this morning he posted on Twitter that robberies, felony assaults and hate crimes in

Lawler's Predictable Attack Ads

Lawler's Predictable Attack Ads

Recently, Rep. Mike Lawler's alternate Twitter account, @lawler4ny, has been posting a series of political smear ads directed at Mondaire Jones, his rival for New York's 17th congressional district this year. You know the kind of ads: take an unflattering photo of your opponent, paint it red, and add hyperbolic

Debunking the Republican Economy Myth

A long-held belief by many Americans is that Republicans are strong on Economic issues and make America more prosperous. The belief goes something like this: Republicans believe in small government, fewer regulations and lower taxes, which promotes economic growth. There's also a belief that Republicans are better on government spending,

Lawler BINGO!

It's Buzzword Bingo, with the predictable talking points used by our very own congressman. Every Monday morning, you get a new random bingo card. When you spot one of the words in a Lawler tweet or press release, mark it on your card. 5 in a row = BINGO! Play it

Mike Lawler's 2024 Earmarks: Republicans Only

Mike Lawler's 2024 Earmarks: Republicans Only

A review of 2024 earmarks from Mike Lawler's website shows that Lawler cares the most for the people who voted for him. Some $59,000,000 in earmarks were proposed for fiscal year 2024. Of that total, 68% went to areas of NY17 that voted for him, while less than

Last Call for Mike Lawler to Board the Train of Reason

Last Call for Mike Lawler to Board the Train of Reason

If Mike Lawler really expects people to believe he's the Establishment Republican he claims to be, he has a lot of work to do. He can start by denouncing Trump and picking a rational House speaker.

Who is Mike Lawler?

Who is Mike Lawler?

Since his election last November, I've been asking myself this question frequently. Who exactly is our congressman? On the surface, he is seemingly one of the few rational Republicans in the House. He voted no on H.R. 5, the Parents Bill of Rights Act, one of only five Republicans