Cawthorn ignited a firestorm of criticism from Republicans in late March when he made comments on a podcast describing sexual perversion from members of Congress.
Cawthorn s cash-strapped campaign received a boost on May 6 that included a check from New York-based private equity investor Andrew Intrater (right), according to recent campaign filings.
North Carolina Republican Rep. Madison Cawthorn is suing to remain on the ballot in his state, after a group of voters cited the 14th Amendment in an effort to keep him off it.