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'Somebody owes Madison Cawthorn an apology!' Dem jabs GOP on CNN over Gaetz nomination

A Democratic strategist jabbed his rivals Monday night on CNN during a discussion over a lawyer's statements that his client witnessed former Rep. Matt Gaetz engaged in sexual misconduct with a minor. Appearing on CNN's "NewsNight," Republican strategist Scott Jennings noted that details from a House Ethics Committee inquiry into the allegations against Gaetz are being leaked despite a planned …

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5 months, 1 week ago

I Expected the Republican National Convention to Be Dark and Tense. It’s Something Else Entirely.

Slate

As I arrived in Milwaukee a day after a 20-year-old tried to kill Donald Trump, I expected the mood to be tense. The first thing I saw downtown at 9 a.m. Monday outside the Republican National Convention was a large sign, placed by the city by a part of the road closed for construction, that read “Project Funded by President …

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8 months, 3 weeks ago

'Beware': Ex-GOP lawmaker warns about Trump-loving candidate who has 'a love of power'

Raw Story

Rep. Bob Good has a challenger, and at least one former Republican lawmaker is sounding the alarm. Former "Tea Party" Republican Rep. Denver Riggleman flagged the development on Sunday, pointing to a post earlier that same day by a man named John McGuire, an ex-Navy SEAL. "I had a great conversation with President Donald J Trump at Mar-a-Lago this week," …

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2 years, 1 month ago

Gen Z Secures Its First US House Seat With 25-Year-Old's Win

News 18

Generation Z will soon have its voice in Washington. Florida Democrat Maxwell Frost, all of 25 years old, on Tuesday became the first Gen Z member-elect of Congress when he won a seat in the US House of Representatives. As a candidate in a district that leans solidly Democratic, Frost’s victory over Republican Calvin Wimbish was called by US networks …

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2 years, 2 months ago

‘He blew it’: No one seems to care what Republican Madison Cawthorn does with the rest of his life

Raw Story

Rep. Madison Cawthorn is leaving Congress after one term, but other Republicans don't seem to care much what he does with the rest of his life. “ attention to personal discipline and conduct,” said political consultant Paul Shumaker, who advised GOP primary winner Chuck Edwards over Cawthorn. “But to seek forgiveness, you have to admit when you make a mistake.” …

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2 years, 4 months ago

Madison Cawthorn faces $17,000 in fines over FEC reports showing $1,800 spent at tobacco shop

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Rep. Madison Cawthorn reportedly spent more money than he had in his campaign coffers and is now facing $17,000 in fines from the Federal Election Commission. The Asheville Citizen-Timesreported that the FEC could levy a fine of $17,141 on Cawthorn because he filed his campaign finance report a month late. "Cawthorn's paperwork showed a campaign that through June 30 spent …

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2 years, 6 months ago

GOP's Madison Cawthorn says Donald Trump created a 'dangerous setting' at Jan. 6 DC rally

Raw Story

Disgraced outgoing Rep. Madison Cawthorn has blamed former President Donald Trump for creating a “dangerous setting” outside of the U.S. Capitol during the January 6, 2021 riots. “Well, you know, one, I mean, you know, President Donald Trump said, ‘I want you to peaceably and patriotically protest,’ — that’s good on his part. But if I could go back, I …

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2 years, 6 months ago

Republican primaries show that Trump voters don't always follow his endorsements

NPR

Republican primaries show that Trump voters don't always follow his endorsements Enlarge this image toggle caption John Bazemore/AP John Bazemore/AP Former President Donald Trump has been a near-constant presence in this year's Republican primaries. toggle caption Ted Shaffrey/AP A solid success rate, but in key races it's a mixed bag for Trump Taking a broad look at how Trump's endorsements …

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2 years, 7 months ago

After Cawthorn’s loss, candidate challenge ruling reversed

Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. — A week after U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn lost his primary election, a federal appeals court on Tuesday overturned a trial judge’s decision that had blocked North Carolina’s elections board from examining whether he should be disqualified from running for reelection. Circuit Court of Appeals reversed the ruling from District Judge Richard Myers, who had determined that a …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Newly revealed emails show Ginni Thomas pressuring Arizona legislators to overturn Trump's loss

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Ginni Thomas urged Arizona legislators to reject Joe Biden's popular-vote victory in favor of Donald Trump electors, according to newly revealed emails. The Washington Post obtained communications between Thomas and Russell Bowers, speaker of the Arizona House, and state Rep. Shawnna Bolick, who served on the House elections committee at the time and is currently running for secretary of state, …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Things are 'likely to get ugly' as Madison Cawthorn makes threats after election loss: analyst

Raw Story

Now that his career in politics has been derailed, if not permanently ended, after his stunning loss in North Carolina's Republican primary on Tuesday, outgoing Rep. Madison Cawthorn made an ominous threat after the defeat that could portend a coming campaign of revenge against the Republicans who helped pave the way to voters giving him the boot. Despite the endorsement …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Takeaways: Election denier wins, bad behavior dooms Cawthorn

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — Former President Donald Trump’s influence was enough to elevate his Senate candidate to victory in North Carolina on Tuesday, while his pick in Pennsylvania remained in a tough fight in that state’s Senate primary. Takeaways from Tuesday’s primaries in Pennsylvania, North Carolina, Kentucky, Idaho and Oregon: TRUMP’S WINNING STREAK CONTINUES The former president entered the primary season on …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Edwards ousts North Carolina Rep. Cawthorn in GOP primary

Associated Press

RALEIGH, N.C. — First-term U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn lost his Republican primary race Tuesday to state Sen. Chuck Edwards, after the pro-Donald Trump firebrand’s personal and political blunders translated into voter unhappiness. Within days of taking office in early 2021, Cawthorn spoke at the “Stop the Steal” rally questioning Joe Biden’s presidential election victory that preceded the Jan. 6 Capitol …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Controversies sink reelection bid of GOP Rep. Cawthorn

Associated Press

WASHINGTON — U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s unexpected 2020 win made him the youngest member of Congress and a rising Republican star. Other notable U.S. House races: ‘THIRD RATE GRANDSTANDER’ PREVAILS A Republican congressman whom Trump once called a “third rate Grandstander” and a “disaster” for Kentucky coasted to victory Tuesday in his primary election. ‘AMERICAN IDOL’ STAR COMES UP SHORT …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Madison Cawthorn just set a record

Raw Story

The youngest man in Congress lost his bid to be renominated by the Republican Party following a string of scandals. "Even though Rep. Madison Cawthorn was defeated tonight, two of his very controversial endorsees - Sandy Smith in #NC01 and Bo Hines in #NC13 - are narrowly on pace to win GOP primaries in competitive districts. "Madison Cawthorn lost his …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Madison Cawthorn Loses Primary After Brutal Barrage Of GOP Attacks

Huff Post

LOADING ERROR LOADING Rep. Madison Cawthorn has twice been stopped trying to bring a gun onto a plane. “And the pain also made reading and studying very difficult.” A year later, he made his start in politics ― a part-time job as an assistant in one of then-Rep. Mark Meadows’ North Carolina district offices. He lost the support of much …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Cawthorn’s loss highlights Trump’s waning influence but election deniers win big in GOP primaries

Salon

Republican candidates backed by former President Donald Trump had a mixed night on Tuesday but election deniers dominated contested primary contests. Cawthorn faced a growing number of personal scandals amid attacks from both the left and Republicans in his own party, including Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. Trump begged voters to give Cawthorn a "second chance" despite "some foolish mistakes" but …

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2 years, 7 months ago

US midterm elections: Primary win for Republican vote denier

Al Jazeera

The latest round of US states have voted to elect who will represent the major parties in November’s midterm elections. Several Republican candidates endorsed by former United States President Donald Trump have won in the latest round of primary polls ahead of midterm elections, which will determine the makeup of the country’s legislature as well as governors nationwide. Democratic and …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Scandal-plagued Rep. Madison Cawthorn is ousted in North Carolina primary

NPR

Scandal-plagued Rep. Madison Cawthorn is ousted in North Carolina primary Enlarge this image toggle caption Allison Joyce/Getty Images Allison Joyce/Getty Images Rep. Madison Cawthorn, a freshman Republican who's been beset by scandal since taking office last year, has been ousted in a heated primary in North Carolina's 11th Congressional District, according to a race call from The Associated Press. Scandals …

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2 years, 7 months ago

‘Give Madison a second chance’: Trump comes to defense of ‘foolish’ Cawthorn despite being ‘weirded out’

Raw Story

Former President Donald Trump defended embattled Rep. Madison Cawthorn after the congressman was caught in a series of scandals. Rolling Stonereported earlier this month that Trump was "weirded out" by Cawthorn and wondered if the congressman is "f--king his cousin." But in a message posted to Truth Social, the former president said that he was ready to give Cawthorn a …

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2 years, 7 months ago

'Hot mess' Madison Cawthorn in 'danger of getting the boot' on Tuesday: NBC

Raw Story

According to a report from NBC's Jonathan Allen, Rep. Madison Cawthorn is facing a precarious primary election battle on Tuesday where he is expected to win, but could be out of a job as voters in his district increasingly are speaking out about his job performance. RELATED: 'Criminal' Madison Cawthorn 'fooled the hell out of everybody': ex-supporters rip North Carolina …

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2 years, 7 months ago

'Criminal' Madison Cawthorn 'fooled the hell out of everybody': ex-supporters rip North Carolina Republican

Raw Story

First-term GOP Rep. Madison Cawthorn is facing harsh criticism from former supporters as the youngest member of Congress seeks re-election in North Carolina. Business Insider interviewed former volunteers from Cawthorn's 2020 campaign, including Bruce Ross, who spent four months supporting the campaign. Former 2020 volunteer April Holsinger said it was "very irresponsible" for Cawthorn to try and bring a gun …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Kevin McCarthy ‘clearly despises the base’: Congressional hopeful opposes GOP leader’s bid for speaker

Raw Story

House GOP Leader Kevin McCarthy of California is facing opposition from within his own party as he seeks to become Speaker of the House of Representatives. In Washington's 3rd congressional district, Joe Kent is challenging Rep. Jaime Herrera Beutler in the GOP primary after her vote to impeach Trump for inciting the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. "McCarthy …

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2 years, 7 months ago

Arizona election security chief quits — and issues urgent warning about MAGA radicals trying to take over

Raw Story

On Friday, VICE released an interview with Ken Matta, Arizona's longtime head of election security, who is now leaving office for the private sector — and warning that the efforts by pro-Trump conspiracy theorists to hijack and intimidate election offices is becoming a dire problem for both the election process and for the well-being of the officials running it. "Right …

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'Somebody owes Madison Cawthorn an apology!' Dem jabs GOP on CNN over Gaetz nomination

I Expected the Republican National Convention to Be Dark and Tense. It’s Something Else Entirely.

'Beware': Ex-GOP lawmaker warns about Trump-loving candidate who has 'a love of power'

Gen Z Secures Its First US House Seat With 25-Year-Old's Win

‘He blew it’: No one seems to care what Republican Madison Cawthorn does with the rest of his life

Madison Cawthorn faces $17,000 in fines over FEC reports showing $1,800 spent at tobacco shop

GOP's Madison Cawthorn says Donald Trump created a 'dangerous setting' at Jan. 6 DC rally

Republican primaries show that Trump voters don't always follow his endorsements

After Cawthorn’s loss, candidate challenge ruling reversed

Newly revealed emails show Ginni Thomas pressuring Arizona legislators to overturn Trump's loss

Things are 'likely to get ugly' as Madison Cawthorn makes threats after election loss: analyst

Takeaways: Election denier wins, bad behavior dooms Cawthorn

Edwards ousts North Carolina Rep. Cawthorn in GOP primary

Controversies sink reelection bid of GOP Rep. Cawthorn

Madison Cawthorn just set a record

Madison Cawthorn Loses Primary After Brutal Barrage Of GOP Attacks

Cawthorn’s loss highlights Trump’s waning influence but election deniers win big in GOP primaries

US midterm elections: Primary win for Republican vote denier

Scandal-plagued Rep. Madison Cawthorn is ousted in North Carolina primary

‘Give Madison a second chance’: Trump comes to defense of ‘foolish’ Cawthorn despite being ‘weirded out’

'Hot mess' Madison Cawthorn in 'danger of getting the boot' on Tuesday: NBC

'Criminal' Madison Cawthorn 'fooled the hell out of everybody': ex-supporters rip North Carolina Republican

Kevin McCarthy ‘clearly despises the base’: Congressional hopeful opposes GOP leader’s bid for speaker

Arizona election security chief quits — and issues urgent warning about MAGA radicals trying to take over