Democratic socialist headed for $142K legislature salary begs for rent handout, deletes post after backlash
Brian Romero, the Democratic Socialist nominee for New York's 34th Assembly District, started a GoFundMe asking for $2,000 to help pay his rent and groceries. He said he needed the money while waiting to take office after leaving his job as a senior adviser to a state senator. After the New York Post asked about the fundraiser, Romero removed the GoFundMe page. The move drew criticism online about a candidate seeking personal financial help.
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