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Mike Lawler Ignores Voters’ Disapproval of Trump’s Plummeting Economy

As families across the Lower Hudson Valley struggle with rising costs and a tanking economy under Donald Trump’s disastrous administration, vulnerable Republican Mike Lawler has a new excuse: he’s just not paying attention to what voters think.

During two separate CNN appearances, Lawler was confronted with new polling showing that:

  1. Democrats hold a massive 14-POINT advantage as the party preferred to tackle affordability and help middle-class Americans
  2. 68% of Americans think Donald Trump is focused on the wrong priorities

But instead of acknowledging reality, Lawler tried to spin skyrocketing costs and a sputtering job market, insisting that costs are “down significantly” and “things are moving in the right direction.” 

After getting called out for “conveniently [leaving] out fourth quarter GDP,” which rapidly dropped to 1.4% and talking about ‘progress’ that just “doesn’t seem to be resonating with voters,” Lawler finally gave up and conceded that he really doesn’t focus his time and energy on how hardworking Americans feel about the economy.

DCCC Spokesperson Riya Vashi:
“Mike Lawler can ignore voters, but he can’t avoid reality. Lower Hudson Valley families know Trump’s economy isn’t working for them and that Lawler has been a rubberstamp for the chaos driving up their costs. If Lawler refuses to listen to his constituents, voters will make sure he hears them loud and clear in November.”

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