The New York Times previously published a picture of Lawler appearing to wear blackface while dressed as Jackson in college.
New York Republican Representative Mike Lawler channeled Michael Jackson during his victory speech this week.On Tuesday evening, Lawler, defeated New York Democratic Representative Mondaire Jones for the state's District 17 and later played a Jackson song to start his victory speech, as well as executed a Jackson dance move.It wasn't immediately clear if Lawler was referencing a recent controversy during the speech or just expressing his Jackson fandom.
A reporter for the newspaper was able to authenticate the photos from those who attended Manhattan College at the time they were taken.Victory SpeechDuring his speech after defeating Jones on Tuesday evening, Lawler walked on stage to Michael Jackson's hit song 'Beat It.''Folks, tonight the Hudson Valley told Mondaire Jones to 'Beat It!'' Lawler said during his speech.
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