Executive Summary: Rep. Mike Lawler (R-NY) is facing intense scrutiny following the surfacing of a 2006 photograph depicting him in blackface at a Halloween party. This revelation has ignited a firestorm of criticism, particularly given his recent reluctance to condemn racist rhetoric. The incident has significantly impacted his re-election campaign, already considered a toss-up race … Continue reading The Lawler Controversy: A Multi-Faceted Scandal