Politics favors the rich and the white

[Anonymous]

First Gen-Z politician elected to Congress faces a credit problem. He had to campaign for two years. During that time, he had to give up his job. He worked as an Uber driver on the side whenever he wasn't campaigning, but it wasn't enough income and he ended up with extended debt from his two years campaigning. It ruined his credit. He came to DC and found a less expensive apartment, put down an application fee and was rejected for his low credit rating, even through the rental agent said it wouldn't be a problem. The problem is that from the election in November until swearing in in January, and the delay he will not receive a paycheck from being a Congressman-elect until early February. So that means elected Representatives have to deal with three months of no income when they aren't being supported by their campaigns until they get a paycheck.

The current system favors those are a wealthy and white because whites with low credit scores have fewer issues (not no issues, but fewer) than low income minorities. Minorities frequently have a higher incidence of credit related conflicts than whites do. It's been a problem for decades.

https://www.npr.org/2022/12/09/1141635119/the-first-gen-z-member-of-congress-was-denied-a-d-c-apartment-due-to-bad-credit

[Anonymous]

True.

[Anonymous]

It’s true. Campaign donations until recently weren’t allowed to cover childcare for the candidate even though that is essential for any candidate with young children. Living expenses will never be something that you can cover with donations since it’s so ripe for fraud, but it’s an issue getting younger and poorer candidates in Washington when you have to maintain two jobs - serving and campaigning - and two residences.

[Anonymous]

At least congress has a decent pay check. Virginia legislators are paid for a part time job. Less well off people literally can't afford to serve

[Anonymous]

You just explained why the establishment Republicans hate Trump- he doesn't need their money so they can't control him.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You just explained why the establishment Republicans hate Trump- he doesn't need their money so they can't control him.

He doesn't need their money because the Saudi's and Russians gave him all he needed. That and the blackmail he has over most of their corrupt arses.

[Anonymous]

Cool, another DCUM post hating on whites. It is amazing how this country has accomplished anything in its history given the number of whites among its citizenry.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You just explained why the establishment Republicans hate Trump- he doesn't need their money so they can't control him.

Oh, dude. That's not why they hate him. That's not why any of us hate him.

He's an erratic, selfish. stupid, corrupt, chaotic, lying, practically illiterate goblin. That's why we hate him.

[Anonymous]

No kidding OP. Where have you been?

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:You just explained why the establishment Republicans hate Trump- he doesn't need their money so they can't control him.

This is an old and tired line that worked in 2015/16 but no longer holds.

The most rabid Trump people I know have turned away from him this time around. Ron DeSantis is their new idol.

[Anonymous]

And the sky is blue.

Dude needs to sleep on someone's couch for a while until his credit gets back in shape and then get an apartment or room. It's the DC way.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:Cool, another DCUM post hating on whites. It is amazing how this country has accomplished anything in its history given the number of whites among its citizenry.

You don’t seem to understand the OP.

[Anonymous]

Not for much longer. Soon it will favor a Hispanic heritage.

[Anonymous]

no duh, OP.

And it applies to a lot of things, like getting into trouble with the law.

Can you imagine if Obama did even half of what Trump has done? There would be blood. But Trump? NBD according to Rs.

[Anonymous]

Anonymous wrote:First Gen-Z politician elected to Congress faces a credit problem. He had to campaign for two years. During that time, he had to give up his job. He worked as an Uber driver on the side whenever he wasn't campaigning, but it wasn't enough income and he ended up with extended debt from his two years campaigning. It ruined his credit. He came to DC and found a less expensive apartment, put down an application fee and was rejected for his low credit rating, even through the rental agent said it wouldn't be a problem. The problem is that from the election in November until swearing in in January, and the delay he will not receive a paycheck from being a Congressman-elect until early February. So that means elected Representatives have to deal with three months of no income when they aren't being supported by their campaigns until they get a paycheck.

The current system favors those are a wealthy and white because whites with low credit scores have fewer issues (not no issues, but fewer) than low income minorities. Minorities frequently have a higher incidence of credit related conflicts than whites do. It's been a problem for decades.

https://www.npr.org/2022/12/09/1141635119/the-first-gen-z-member-of-congress-was-denied-a-d-c-apartment-due-to-bad-credit

No, minorities don't have a higher issue with credit.

Asians have the highest credit scores on average.

https://money.usnews.com/credit-cards/articles/how-race-affects-your-credit-score

Why do you minimize us?