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Politics

Cawthorn’s First 2 Months in Office: Under Attack, He Moves (Farther) Right

Peter H. Lewis/Asheville Watchdog

Records show that U.S. Rep. Madison Cawthorn has not introduced any original legislation so far in the 117th Congress. He has, however, co-sponsored 52 bills and resolutions as of Thursday, nearly all in support of causes that are popular with what he calls his “patriot” base.
Politics

#NC11: Cawthorn Mingles With Far-Right Fringe

Sally Kestin

Conservative congressional candidate Madison Cawthorn, scheduled to speak Wednesday at the GOP national convention, traveled to Texas last month to...