GOP elector Madison Cawthorn says he ‘absolutely’ regrets mocking liberals in post-election tweet

“My spine is reinforced with bi-titanium”

The incoming congressman also appears to be unhindered by possible policy differences he has with other legislators. Cawthorn, who was partially paralyzed during a car accident in 2014 and used a wheelchair, described his recovery from the event as a metaphor for his political decision.

“I’m glad my spine is strengthened with bi-titanium, because they’re going to try to bend me and break me a lot,” he said of fellow politicians – also from his own party – trying to influence him one. one way or another.

The move will not change the outcome of the election, but it could be the inevitable confirmation of the election of Pres. Joe Biden further slows down on Trump.

And while Cawthorn doubts the record number of popular votes Biden received, he told CNN he looks forward to working with the president-elect, saying he thinks “we can modernize our country together.”

Controversies from the past threaten

His Democratic opponent seized the post, and Cawthorn later condemned the White supremacy when he came under fire for the post. He told CNN he made a mistake using the term ‘the führer’.

“I was not aware that the use of a certain term that describes an evil man – Hitler – was offensive to people in the Jewish community. And if it offends them, it’s something I never meant, he said.

Cawthorn told CNN his posts were mischaracterized and directly denied that he was a white supremaker.

“I want people to know, I’m definitely not a Nazi. I’m not a white supremaker,” he said. He added: “I hate white supremacy, I hate racism.”

At least two women also claimed to have kissed or touched them by force years ago, claiming he had denied earlier. He told CNN he regretted the actions he had taken and apologized to anyone who made him “feel uncomfortable.”

“Looking back, I wish I could have changed my actions. If I made someone feel uncomfortable in a situation, that’s never my goal,” he told CNN.

“You know, I want to live in a world where people, if I have a daughter, are going to ask permission before they touch her or kiss her right. But also, I want to live in a world where no, my boy, if he tries to kiss a girl, he will not be described as a kind of sexual predator. ‘

The new youngest member of Congress

Cawthorn says he will focus on issues affecting young people. Among them is access to broadband, opioid addiction and even the environment, something Republicans traditionally do not hesitate to address.

“I believe that as a Republican you can love God, love guns and hate greenhouse gases,” Cawthorn said.

While Cawthorn’s upcoming superlative as the youngest member of the new Congress on either side of the political spectrum necessarily draws comparisons with the Democratic Republic of New York’s Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, currently the youngest U.S. representative.

Cawthorn said he did not agree with Ocasio-Cortez’s progressive policy, but attributed it to her, saying he was inspired by her to elect her to Congress.

“She set an example that you as a young person of twenty can get involved in making a difference in your country,” he said. “This is something that is inspiring and should inspire all Americans across the board, regardless of political affiliation.”

He also says he hopes more young Republicans will follow him to Congress.

“I feel tremendous pressure to represent the Republicans of Gen Z that are coming,” he said. “I want reinforcements to come after me. I do not care how old you are, but I would like to be surrounded by even younger Republicans.”