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Mike Lawler softens abortion rhetoric but not policy, critics say
Original: Mike Lawler (R-NY) softens his antiabortion rhetoric, but not his policy. He’s not trustworthy. Republicans in House rac
New York Republican congressman Mike Lawler is being accused of moderating his antiabortion language without changing his actual positions, as House Republicans in competitive races tone down their abortion messaging ahead of the election. Reporting notes that candidates' words on abortion are softening while their policy records and stated positions often remain unchanged, drawing criticism that such shifts are attempts to obscure their records from voters.
Why now: Ahead of the 2024 election, Republicans in tight House races are being scrutinized for moderating their abortion messaging while keeping antiabortion policies.
Mike LawlerHouse RepublicansNew York
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- Mike Lawler (R-NY) softens his antiabortion rhetoric, but not his policy. He’s not trustworthy. Republicans in House races are moderating their words on abortion — but not always their policies https:// 19thnews.org/2024/10/republica ns-house-races-abortion-messaging-policies/… · DemocracyMattersALot@mstdn.social · 9
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