Washington D.C — Today, Unrig Our Economy released a new ad calling out Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17) for going against his promise to protect Medicaid by voting to cut the program that tens of thousands of his constituents rely on. In the ad, Wendy, one of his constituents, outlines how her autistic son relies on Medicaid for his care and condemns Congressman Lawler for putting New Yorkers’ health care in jeopardy.
Adding insult to injury, Congressman Lawler wouldn’t even speak with Wendy to hear her and her son’s story. His office told Wendy he’s ‘too busy’ after she made multiple attempts to contact him.
“Congressman Mike Lawler already went back on his promise by voting for the largest cuts to Medicaid in history. Now he won’t even meet with constituents like Wendy who are afraid of what might happen because of him and Republicans in Congress,” said Unrig Our Economy Campaign Director Leor Tal. “It’s just another example of Republicans in Congress, like Mike Lawler, putting the wants of billionaires over the needs of their constituents. Congressman Lawler, stop voting to cut Medicaid and start protecting the health care that families like Wendy’s need.”
You can watch the new ad here.
Ad transcript:
When my husband died unexpectedly, my son Gabriel and I both lost our insurance.
Gabriel has autism, and he needs support every day.
I was relieved when Medicaid was there for him.
Congressman Mike Lawler just voted for the biggest cuts in Medicaid in history.
Why? To give tax breaks to billionaires.
I just need to know that my son will be taken care of when I’m not here anymore.
Call Congressman Mike Lawler, and tell him to stop cutting Medicaid.
To learn more about the campaign, visit UnrigOurEconomy.com or contact press@unrigoureconomy.com
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About Unrig Our Economy
Unrig Our Economy is a national campaign to fix the rules of our economy to make it work for working people. We know that when the middle class does well, all of us do well — which is why we’re fighting on behalf of working Americans and holding corporations, their wealthy executives, and the politicians who enable them accountable.