‘Give Madison a second chance’: Trump comes to defense of ‘foolish’ Cawthorn despite being ‘weirded out’
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 "second chance." "Recently, he made some foolish mistakes, which I don't believe he'll make again.let's give Madison a second chance!"

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

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

Madison Cawthorn tries to survive primary as slip-ups mount
2 years, 7 months ago

Madison Cawthorn tries to survive primary as slip-ups mount

Associated Press  

RALEIGH, N.C. — U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn’s prominent role as the youngest pro-Donald Trump agitator in Congress can rub people on the right and the left the wrong way in his North Carolina district. U.S. Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C., endorsed Edwards in the race in late March, saying, “Cawthorn has fallen well short of the most basic standards western North …

'Painful to watch': Challengers worry about Madison Cawthorn -- and feel he'd be 'relieved' to lose
2 years, 7 months ago

'Painful to watch': Challengers worry about Madison Cawthorn -- and feel he'd be 'relieved' to lose

Raw Story  

Rep. Madison Cawthorn has come under fire from his fellow Republicans, who are angry, frustrated and deeply concerned about his conduct since getting elected as the youngest member of Congress. The magazine spoke to dozens of associates in Washington and back home in North Carolina, who all tended to agree Cawthorn had not recovered from a 2014 car crash that …

Republicans admit they're trying to destroy Madison Cawthorn: 'Get this guy out'
2 years, 7 months ago

Republicans admit they're trying to destroy Madison Cawthorn: 'Get this guy out'

Raw Story  

Democrats hoping to see Rep. Madison Cawthorn ousted from his seat representing North Carolina in the U.S. House of Representatives after just one term are getting an able assist from some unlikely allies -- Republicans and former friends of the controversial lawmaker back in his home state. According to a report from the Daily Beast's Sam Brodey and Roger Sollenberger, …

Trump 'disgusted' by Madison Cawthorn's latest antics: report
2 years, 7 months ago

Trump 'disgusted' by Madison Cawthorn's latest antics: report

Raw Story  

According to a report from Rolling Stone, Rep. Madison Cawthorn's endorsement from Donald Trump has been imperiled by the almost daily onslaught of revelations about his personal life. Cawthorn, who is already on the outs with Republicans in North Carolina, still appears headed for victory in North Carolina's primary on May 17th, but the former president is keeping an eye …

Madison Cawthorn called out for "lying" in new ad funded by Republican senator's super PAC
2 years, 8 months ago

Madison Cawthorn called out for "lying" in new ad funded by Republican senator's super PAC

Salon  

A super PAC associated with Sen. Thom Tillis, R-N.C. accused Rep. Madison Cawthorn, R-N.C., of "lying" about his past in a new political ad released just last week. N.C. election board says maybe The ad also suggests Cawthorn "lied about conservatives," an apparent allusion to the congressman's recent allegations that he'd been invited to orgies by several of his GOP …

Ex-Madison Cawthorn staffer files complaint against him, report says: ‘He’s just a bad person, he’s a habitual liar’
2 years, 8 months ago

Ex-Madison Cawthorn staffer files complaint against him, report says: ‘He’s just a bad person, he’s a habitual liar’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy A former staffer for Representative Madison Cawthorn said in a …

Madison Cawthorn pulls himself out of his wheelchair during Trump rally in North Carolina
2 years, 8 months ago

Madison Cawthorn pulls himself out of his wheelchair during Trump rally in North Carolina

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Embattled Republican Representative Madison Cawthorn closed his speech at a …

Cawthorn's inflammatory comments have some Republicans in his district tiring of him
2 years, 8 months ago

Cawthorn's inflammatory comments have some Republicans in his district tiring of him

NPR  

Cawthorn's inflammatory comments have some Republicans in his district tiring of him Enlarge this image toggle caption Brandon Bell/Getty Images Brandon Bell/Getty Images Like former President Donald Trump, first-term North Carolina Congressman Madison Cawthorn has tested voters. A series of inflammatory statements from Cawthorn — who will appear at a Trump rally in North Carolina on Saturday — led some …

Trey Gowdy delivers 10-minute rant about Madison Cawthorn on Fox News show telling him to name names or stop making things up
2 years, 8 months ago

Trey Gowdy delivers 10-minute rant about Madison Cawthorn on Fox News show telling him to name names or stop making things up

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Trey Gowdy has hit out at Madison Cawthorn dedicating 10 …

Roger Stone defends Madison Cawthorn and says he can confirm DC’s cocaine-fuelled orgies ‘first hand’
2 years, 8 months ago

Roger Stone defends Madison Cawthorn and says he can confirm DC’s cocaine-fuelled orgies ‘first hand’

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Speaking with the conspiracy purveyors on Alex Jones’s InfoWars, Mr Stone weighed in on …

Reporter identifies the 'unforgiveable sin' that may wreck Madison Cawthorn's political career
2 years, 9 months ago

Reporter identifies the 'unforgiveable sin' that may wreck Madison Cawthorn's political career

Raw Story  

Rep. Madison Cawthorn appears to be in trouble -- and, as Daily Beast congressional reporter Sam Brodey writes, it's not because of his many controversial statements. This, in Brodey's telling, is an "unforgiveable sin" that may doom Cawthorn's young political career. IN OTHER NEWS: 'You've GOT to be kidding': Legal experts heap scorn on Trump's 'garbage' new lawsuit against Hillary …

Who is pro-Trump congressman Madison Cawthorn?
3 years, 9 months ago

Who is pro-Trump congressman Madison Cawthorn?

The Independent  

Sign up for the daily Inside Washington email for exclusive US coverage and analysis sent to your inbox Get our free Inside Washington email Get our free Inside Washington email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. He said he told doctors that he expected to recover and that he would …

Rep. Madison Cawthorn, Totally Shredded On CNN, Admits He Has Nothing On Vote 'Fraud'
3 years, 11 months ago

Rep. Madison Cawthorn, Totally Shredded On CNN, Admits He Has Nothing On Vote 'Fraud'

Huff Post  

Controversial freshman Rep. Madison Cawthorn was so throughly schooled by CNN host Pamela Brown Saturday over his fact-free claims of election fraud that he did a full capitulation on the spot. Pressed again to provide at least one specific example of election fraud, he responded, bizarrely: “Like I said, that’s not the reason I contested the election.” Brown snapped: “So …

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