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Midterms 2026 · NY-17

Mike Lawler

Across 28 statements tracked since 15 Sept 2026, Mike Lawler's most frequent rhetorical moves are absolutes and threat & fear.

U.S. Representative (R-NY-17), running for re-election (Cook: Toss-up) · Republican · incumbent · NY-17 House race 2026: New York's 17th district

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An AI brief of everything Mike Lawler said in each finished week and month: the lines they repeat, who they are talking to, how the tone moved and what changed.

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Most used moves, last 90 days

Per 100 words, from the transparent pattern engine

Absolutes0.6
Threat & fear0.5
Vague promise0.1
Us vs. them0.0
Labeling0.0

Audience impact, last 30 days

+0.6 leans reassuring

Average of 23 statements: how they are likely to leave the audience they target, from −5 (alarm, anger, division) to +5 (reassurance, unity). It describes effect, not truth.

This week against their usual

Hostility this week 0.9 / 10, in line with their usual.

Hostility is a style measure from 0 to 10, built from threats, labels, “us versus them” framing and similar moves, compared with the same person's earlier statements. It says nothing about whether a claim is true.

Latest statements

19 Oct 2026 · Local 10 (Miami)

Great time at the Suffern Street Fair — even found opportunity for a little bipartisan dance off with @CaitforNewYork!. Even during the heat of a campaign, it’s good to have a little fun.

Audience impact +1 leans reassuring

17 Oct 2026 · cbsnews.com

People are focused rightly on gas prices and utility rates, but here's the thing ... What do you think gas prices will be if we reduce domestic supply, if we cut oil and gas production in the United States?. Indian Point should be rebuilt and reopened.…

Audience impact 0 neutral

15 Oct 2026 · dailykos.com

If there’s movement by the second week of October, we’ll know we’re in good shape. Republicans always outperform their polling.
Absolutes

Audience impact 0 neutral

15 Oct 2026 · Office of Rep. Lawler

Every day, patients, families, hospital staff and emergency responders rely on these roads to reach Putnam Hospital, which is less than a quarter mile from this intersection.
Threat & fear

Audience impact −1 leans negative

15 Oct 2026 · Fox News Politics

If you think he should have been deported when he was arrested for shoplifting, he should have been turned over to ICE. Under the new law that you support, he will not be turned over to ICE, and he will be released under cashless bail. I've been rated the…

Audience impact +1 leans reassuring

14 Oct 2026 · yahoo.com

We're talking about a gangbanger who came into this country illegally. You want accountability, so do I. Let's start by actually enforcing the law in this country. Last debate, Cait was given four opportunities to condemn Zohran Mamdani's antisemitism and she…
Absolutes

Audience impact 0 neutral

14 Oct 2026 · Office of Rep. Lawler

Coordination of this kind between political campaigns and super PACs allows candidates to skirt campaign finance laws and funnel unlimited money into their campaigns. Americans deserve transparency and accountability in our elections. We need clear rules that…

Audience impact +1 leans reassuring

13 Oct 2026 · patch.com

Institutions like this are doing much more than educating the next generation of doctors and health professionals. They are preparing our communities and our country to respond when disaster strikes. That’s why I was proud to help secure a $10 million…
Threat & fearUs vs. them

Audience impact +1 leans reassuring

9 Oct 2026 · NPR Politics

The truth is that the president and I don't always agree, and that's okay. After all, we're both New Yorkers. What I learned about President Trump behind closed doors is that if you're willing to make your case and fight for what you believe in, he's willing…
Absolutes

Audience impact +1 leans reassuring

7 Oct 2026 · Office of Rep. Lawler

Every driver and passenger deserves to know that the vehicle they are getting into is safe, and this bill will help protect consumers by making sure they have the information they need to make informed decisions. This legislation will ensure dealerships and…

Audience impact +2 reassures or unites

7 Oct 2026 · Office of Rep. Lawler

Three years ago today, the world witnessed the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. Hamas terrorists murdered more than 1,000 people, committed horrific acts of sexual violence, and took hundreds hostage, including American citizens. I…
AbsolutesThreat & fearVague promise

Audience impact 0 neutral

6 Oct 2026 · KVIA (El Paso/Las Cruces)

It’s a little hard when you’re a widow, you’re on Social Security, you’re retired. You know, I spend all my money paying bills.

Audience impact 0 neutral

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