Yesterday was an election day in many parts of the country, with primary elections held in New York, Kentucky and Virginia and run-offs happening in Mississippi and North Carolina.
And for LGBTQ progress, it was a night of pleasant surprises, with out gay candidates Ritchie Torres and Mondaire Jones winning their New York primaries and setting themselves up to be the first gay, Black members of Congress in American history.
But that good news was no match for the winner of one of North Carolina's Republican primary run-offs, because the minute the winner was announced, The Gays instantly lost their minds. Why?
Well... just take a look at potential future Congressman Madison Cawthorn.
Not exactly hard on the eyes, is he?
Plus, he's got a heroic story. Prior to politics, Cawthorn has been a motivational speaker who talks about overcoming a disability after becoming partially paralyzed in a car accident that nearly killed him, according to his campaign website.
Now 24, the political newcomer will make history if he wins in the fall, replacing Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez as the youngest member of Congress.
And while he may be new to politics, he's no newcomer to Instagram thirst traps.
Yep, it's easy to see why this beefcake political novice leaves plenty of gays panting.
But there's just one problem. He's a self-described "pro-Trump" Republican running on a platform of "religious freedom" that is almost certainly against LGBTQ equality.
As his campaign website states:
"Our faith, our freedoms and our values are under assault from leftist, coastal elites like Nancy Pelosi and AOC. I will work tirelessly for smaller, leaner government and I will be a strong voice for faith, family & freedom.
And this has Gay Twitter bitterly divided over this (likely) homophobic hottie.
listen, I'm a sexual being and everyone needs to understand that
— your favorite little trash boy (@hottrashboy) June 24, 2020
Oh god. The gays™️ just found out about Madison Cawthorn.
Here y'all go again with another young republican with muscles pic.twitter.com/oy5jF3baLr
— Adam Smith (@AdamJSmithGA) June 24, 2020
A 24 year old surprise primary winner likely to be elected to Congress in Nov with a face that looks like it was designed in a laboratory by gay men. Dammit I hate that his politics are trash.
— Lucus F (@lucusfeez) June 24, 2020
Let's not pine over that guy. He is full M4GA. pic.twitter.com/0UeFn3uHD2
— Incognito Guy (@IncognitoGay) June 24, 2020
I knoooooow it's a moment of weakness; forgive me for my transgressions
— Tove Ho (@WestMIOtter) June 24, 2020
Madison Cawthorn, my god. If he didn't exist you'd have to invent him.
— Rav (@ravnotraj) June 24, 2020
Madison Cawthorn could repeal gay rights and I'd just say “thank you sir, but that's not enough punishment yet sir". pic.twitter.com/qGycgExS6x
— Bric Butler (@BricButler) June 24, 2020
::googles Madison Cawthorn:: 👀👀. Gays, we have a new Aaron Schock https://t.co/mCsxDlsYMN
— Eddy (@esweendog85) June 24, 2020
Less thirsting over Republicans like Madison Cawthorn with bad politics, more loving ourselves and thirsting after actually progressive and gay candidates like Ritchie Torres
— Brian (@dilfisland) June 24, 2020
pic.twitter.com/YCuODvhLtn
— Tom (@tomsnyds) June 24, 2020
Hey Gays, we are not gonna pine after Madison Cawthorn who is pro-Trump and problematic on almost everything he's publicly said he stands for.
Control yourselves. It's embarrassing.
— Gregory Ellwood - The Playlist 🎬 (@TheGregoryE) June 24, 2020
The thirst is real...messed up.
— Jibril Gagale (@JibbersMKE) June 24, 2020
Gays: Ugh, Aaron Schock is the worst. I hate Republicans.
Also Gays: Madison Cawthorn is cute. Maybe I could go republican? pic.twitter.com/OgqV4aRhgh
— Not Your Business Associate, Benji (@BenniBenniBenji) June 24, 2020
One Twitter user offered an alternative.
If white gays are going to thirst after someone, it should be this guy. Not Madison Cawthorn. 🙄 https://t.co/7qneuzy447
— John A. Carranza (@john_a_carranza) June 24, 2020
I don't think there's a greater joy than watching lgbtq politicians defeat anti-lgbtq politicians https://t.co/5l1dGJHPB9
— Robbie Couch (@robbie_couch) June 24, 2020
Of course, gays could also focus their attention on Cawthorn's opponent, Democrat Moe Davis, who has received the endorsement of LGBTQ rights organization Equality NC for his pro-LGBTQ positions. Just a thought!
