Few Republicans Willing to Defend Madison Cawthorn

Politico: “Not everyone in the GOP is prepared to turn on Cawthorn, despite a string of recent missteps that range from charges for driving with a revoked license to describing Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky as a ‘thug.’ Some Republican colleagues privately express sympathy for a younger man they believe is beginning to crack, citing his recent divorce and personal struggles, including the car accident that left him using a wheelchair.”

“But none of his colleagues appear willing to defend him publicly, either. The GOP consensus is that Cawthorn’s behavior, no matter his age or position, remains unacceptable.”