With election time, might 8, fast approaching, Cecil Bothwell is bashing their primary rival when you look at the 11th Congressional District Democratic primary, Hayden Rogers, to take campaign contributions through the cash advance industry.

Bothwell as well as other experts of this industry say it profits from predatory financing that targets young and income that is low.

The Bothwell campaign delivered a news release May 2 asserting that Rogers has accepted $17,500 in campaign contributions from people, lobbyists and interest that is special from the industry. As the contributions are appropriate, Bothwell records that the industry is not legally allowed to work in new york. As well as in the pr release, Bothwell rhetorically asks the pointed concern: “how come a candidate from N.C. attracting and accepting therefore much cash from a market prohibited in N.C.?”

In comparison, Bothwell, whom additionally acts on Asheville City Council, notes that their campaign “will accept no funds from corporations or business PACs.” Plus in a television advertisement their to begin the primary campaign Bothwell looks directly into the camera, declaring: “I won’t take one cent from corporations or their lobbyists you need a congressman who represents you not the fat cats because I believe.