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Michael Lawler OppScore Rating: +3.84

Michael Lawler (Republican, New York district 17), U.S. House, holds an OppScore of +3.84, rated Strong Pro-Opportunity. OppScore scores politicians from -5.00 to +5.00 against a stated values framework, including a fixed life-at-conception position applied equally to every party.

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Michael Lawler is the Republican U.S. Representative for New York’s 17th congressional district in the Hudson Valley. A lifelong resident and former state assemblyman, he is defined politically by his bipartisan record and success expanding the SALT tax deduction for residents of high-cost states.

Michael Lawler rating summary

• Party: Republican
• Position: U.S. House
• State: New York
• District: 17
• OppScore: +3.84 on a -5.00 to +5.00 scale (Strong Pro-Opportunity)
• Score basis: Record based, documented on 40 of 44 scored questions

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