Photo shows U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler wearing blackface at college Halloween party in 2006

U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler said he was sorry Thursday after the New York Times obtained photos of him wearing blackface about two decades ago at a college Halloween costume party where he dressed as Michael Jackson.

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Bangor Daily NewsLean Left· 725d ago· ran in 7 outlets

Photo shows U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler wearing blackface at college Halloween party in 2006

CNNLean Left· 726d ago· ran in 2 outlets

GOP Rep. Lawler acknowledges darkening his face as part of Michael Jackson Halloween costume after photo surfaces

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CBS NewsCenter· 725d ago

Rep. Mike Lawler apologizes for wearing blackface as part of Michael Jackson costume

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Photo shows U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler wearing blackface at college Halloween party in 2006

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Photo shows U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler wearing blackface at college Halloween party in 2006

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Photo shows U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler wearing blackface at college Halloween party in 2006

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Photo shows U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler wearing blackface at college Halloween party in 2006

KVIA El PasoCenter· 725d ago· ran in 2 outlets

GOP Rep. Lawler acknowledges darkening his face as part of Michael Jackson Halloween costume after photo surfaces

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Green Field ReporterLean Right· 725d ago

Photo shows U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler wearing blackface at college Halloween party in 2006 - The Daily Reporter

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Daily JournalLean Right· 725d ago

Photo shows U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler wearing blackface at college Halloween party in 2006

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Photo shows U.S. Rep. Mike Lawler wearing blackface at college Halloween party in 2006

New York PostLean Right· 726d ago

‘Super fan’ Rep. Mike Lawler apologizes for Michael Jackson blackface at college Halloween party: ‘Sincerest form of flattery’

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