Rep. Mike Lawler Announces Reelection Bid, Discusses Zohran Mamdani's Grocery Stores

Stance on Hamas and Foreign Policy

• 🎯 Congressman Mike Lawler condemned Mahmoud Khalil's response regarding Hamas, calling it a "disgrace to our nation."
• 💡 Lawler stated that Hamas is a terrorist organization and unequivocally denounced any support for it.
• ⚠️ He emphasized that Hamas, not Israel, oppresses the Palestinian people and uses them as human shields.
• 🇺🇸 Lawler believes individuals spewing Hamas propaganda, even on a visa or green card, should not remain in the U.S.

Opposition to City-Run Grocery Stores

• 🛒 Lawler is introducing the "Mamdani Act" to direct the FTC and USDA to study the impact of proposed city-run grocery stores.
• 📉 The study will assess how these government-run stores could undercut existing grocery businesses and affect pricing and supply chains.
• 🌾 Concerns are raised about the potential negative impact on farmers and small to medium-sized grocery stores nationwide.

Political Landscape and Endorsements

• 🏛️ Lawler believes that Democratic leaders like Kathy Hochul and Chuck Schumer are concerned about Zohran Mamdani's Marxist platform.
• 🚩 They reportedly fear Mamdani's potential win could jeopardize the Democratic majority in the House of Representatives.
• 📊 The potential consequences of Mamdani's policies, such as seizing the means of production and banning private property, are seen as a disaster for Democrats, especially in suburban districts.

Decision on Gubernatorial Run

• 🗳️ After months of deliberation, Mike Lawler has decided to run for reelection to his House seat.
• 🏠 He stated the decision was made for himself, his family, and his district.
• 📈 Lawler highlighted the importance of keeping the House Republican majority, noting his seat's determinative role in past elections.
• 🔑 He is proud of his record, including delivering the cap lift on SALT in a major bill, which he considers a significant win for New York.