New York Reps. Mike Lawler and Mondaire Jones spar over Israel-Palestinian conflict
Tensions rose during Wednesday night's debate between New York Republican Rep. Michael Lawler and former Democratic Rep. Mondale Jones as the two clashed over differing views on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict. During the CBS News showdown, Jones was pressed about his previous support for a plan to force Israel to abandon land it captured after being […]
Rep. Mike Lawler says he deserves second term over taxes, border and public safety record
Freshman Congressman Mike Lawler said lower Hudson Valley voters should send him back to Washington, D.C., for another term because of his stance on taxes, border security and public safety. The Republican posted Wednesday that there is a tough choice between him and Democrat Mondaire Jones in the battle for New York's 17th Congressional District, […]
Lawler: Rhetoric about Trump-related fascism ‘needs to stop’
Rep. Mike Lawler (RN.Y.) said his rhetoric about former President Trump and fascism is hurtful to other Republicans and “needs to stop.” Lawler appeared on CBS News' “Face the Nation” Sunday morning, where host Margaret Brennan questioned whether President Trump is deepening divisions in American politics that his opponents could exploit. When asked if there […]
Rep. Mike Lawler, Mondaire Jones spar over Hudson Valley House seat
First-term Republican Rep. Mike Lawler and former Rep. Mondaire Jones accused each other of extremism Wednesday in a heated debate over a lower Hudson Valley House seat. They repeatedly accused each other of lying about his background. Lawler described Jones as a Democratic socialist, Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, during his time in the House, supporting Biden […]
WWE legend Jerry Lawler reveals his health is still a ‘big problem’
Jerry “The King” Lawler is still fighting back. The WWE Hall of Famer suffered what he calls a “massive stroke” early last year and is now back to full health and fighting. Lawler, 74, recently spoke about his ordeal on Bill Apter's “Wrestle Binge” podcast. “Well, my health has been a big issue lately. I've […]
GOP Rep. Mike Lawler 45%, Dem Mondaire Jones 44%
Congressional races in the lower Hudson Valley are very close, with Mike, a first-term Republican congressman, receiving support from 45% of potential voters and former congressmen. Mondaire Jones supports 44% in new poll Released on Monday Found it. A new Emerson College/Pix 11/Hill poll for the 17th District finds Working Families Party candidate Anthony Frascone […]
Republican Rep. Mike Lawler takes credit for stopping NYC’s controversial $15 congestion toll in new ad campaign
First-term Republican Rep. Mike Lawler has launched a new multimillion-dollar ad campaign, claiming credit for getting Gov. Kathy Hockal to shelve a controversial $15 congestion charge for entry into midtown Manhattan. “I want to focus on getting things done, which is why I brought together Democrats and Republicans to block the MTA’s congestion fee,” Lawler […]
Mondaire Jones denies he ducked GOP Rep. Mike Lawler in 2022, slams ‘disgruntled, anti-Israel extremists’
Former New York Democratic Rep. Mondaire Jones on Friday denied “rumors” that he didn’t want to challenge then-Republican candidate Mike Lawler two years ago in the district where Jones is running this term. Jones will represent New York’s 17th Congressional District from 2021 to 2023, which at the time included all of Rockland County and […]
Jerry ‘The King’ Lawler out as WWE commentator after three decades
The reign of Jerry “The King” Lawler has come to an end. The Post confirmed that WWE did not renew Lawler’s broadcast contract. However, contrary to the spirit of wrestling industry reporting, sources say Lawler, 74, has a “legendary contract” with the company. Lawler first joined WWE in 1992 as a color commentator on Superstars, […]
Lawler, Moskowitz slam Greene over antisemitism bill pushback
Reps. Mike Lawler (N.Y.) and Jared Moskowitz (D-Fla.) on Wednesday echoed Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s (R-Ga.) decision to oppose anti-Semitism legislation. He harshly criticized the reasons for opposing the bill. . Greene said in a social media post that she would vote against the Anti-Semitism Awareness Act of 2023, which Lawler and Moskowitz introduced last […]