Taxation Without Representation
Mike Lawler abdicated his congressional authority to Trump, leaving NY17 constituents without representation in Congress
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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
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
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
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.
Mike Lawler — Professional Right-Wing Troll
Mike Lawler, NY-17's congressman, paints a picture of sensibility. The truth is much darker.
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
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