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Mike Lawler: “I fundamentally believe whoever is best positioned in a…”

Featuring: Mike Lawler, Republican | U.S. House, New York, District 17

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Rep. Mike Lawler on gerrymandering, Trump's tariffs and more | The Point Full Interview 8.10.25

Published | Video Starts at 12:34

So are you saying that whoever is best in the polls, the other two should drop out, even if it means Curtis Lewa? Yeah, I fundamentally believe, and I support Curtis, but I fundamentally believe whoever is best positioned in a one-on-one race based on the polling, come Labor Day, everybody else needs to do right by the city. This is not about party politics. This isn't about President Trump. Zoram would love to make it about President Trump and not have to actually defend his policy ideas to a general election audience. (12:34–12:49)

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