Mike Lawler

“So, to me, if you're running for public office, you should be able to stand on your own two feet and answer the questions from reporters, but moreover, make the direct and compelling case to voters about why you should be elected.”

Mike Lawler · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Lawler said candidates should be willing to answer reporters' questions and debate.

“The fact is, she can try to obfuscate here, and she can try and hide, but she stands shoulder to shoulder with them, and she refuses to denounce any of them,”

Mike Lawler · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Lawler accused Conley of aligning with the Democratic Socialists of America without denouncing them.

“In fact, she praised Zohran Mamdani throughout the primary campaign. So to me, at the end of the day, whatever she calls herself doesn't really matter. It's the policies.”

Mike Lawler · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Lawler said Conley praised Zohran Mamdani during the primary campaign.

“It is, you know, vitally important for the voters in my district to hear from us — and I think, frankly, nationally, folks would benefit from it because it's one of a handful of seats that really is going to make the difference and decide control of Congress,”

Mike Lawler · said date not stated · reported 2026-08-20

Lawler argued the race in his district is critical to control of Congress.

“Cutting a program that is working, that is meeting a real and growing need, just does not make sense.”

Mike Lawler · said 2025-07-17 · reported 2025-07-17

Rep. Mike Lawler criticized the decision to end a crisis program that was actively meeting a growing need.

“This lifeline has provided help — it has connected young people with trained professionals who understand what they are going through, and in many cases, it has saved lives,”

Mike Lawler · said 2025-07-17 · reported 2025-07-17

Rep. Mike Lawler spoke at a news conference about the life-saving impact of the 988 LGBTQ youth service.