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Mike Lawler: “You do get a lot more turnover now than you did, you know…”

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

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Published | Video Starts at 09:36

The fact is most of the members that are retiring or seeking to run for other offices are in safe seats. So it's not, you know, unique to this Congress. This happens consistently every two years. You do get a lot more turnover now than you did, you know, decades ago. Congressman Mike Lawler, thank you so much. Have a great holiday season. Appreciate you coming on tonight. Thank you. Merry Christmas. Merry Christmas. Thank you for watching. (09:36–09:41)

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