Lawler says Harris's loss wasn't a function of her not introducing herself enough
Rep. Mike Lawler (RN.Y.) touted his party's performance in the 2024 election cycle and blamed Vice President Harris' loss in the presidential race on the Biden-Harris administration. In an interview on NewsNation's “The Hill Sunday,” Lawler pushed back against suggestions that President-elect Trump's significant advantage over Harris would not play out similarly in the down-ballot […]
NY Rep. Mike Lawler secures critical win for House GOP, beating progressive ex-lawmaker
Rep. Mike Lawler (D-N.Y.) is expected to win his first re-election bid in the suburban 17th Congressional District. He defeated former Rep. Mondaire Jones of New York, according to the Associated Press, delivering a long-awaited victory for House Republican leaders as they seek to maintain narrow control of half the chamber. . The race begins […]
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 […]