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I saw her political videos on TikTok. She would give explanations about the content that was aired on Fox N*** over the last little bit of time, coverage that you might have missed, and how things are being portrayed to its viewers. Her segments were very well done and very useful.
Even if she's not going to win, she's using her campaign to help real people right now. Props for that.
The criticism that she only recently moved to the district is in bad faith. How many of the city's mayors had residency loopholes? We should be encouraging and welcoming visionary newcomers like Kat who are seeking to make an impact, especially given the state's population drain.
I think she’s amazing and wish her nothing but luck.
I know that if she is spending money this way, she’s doing it on the up-and-up with only the right intentions.
But I can’t get over thinking that political campaigns doing charity work starts to resemble “a chicken in every pot” vote-buying. I would love it if someone who knows campaign finance law better than me could comment on the legality of it.
Vote buying is legal now. Elon did it the last two elections.
But also, that's not what she is doing. She is using campaign funds to have dinners (legal) and then asking attendees to bring items to donate and then giving those items to other needy people. None of that would be illegal even if we were still a country of laws.
tbf, her campaign used funds to fill a food pantry in her district. in-turn, signs were donated for her campaign.
this kind of "tit-for-tat" happens a lot in politics but generally aren't so public about it because
both of which are untrue in this instance. I'm sure the signs were worth more than the food her campaign donated, but the important part is that if you did donate to her campaign at least you know it helped the district out even if her run ends without a win.
What elections are in March?
Primary elections for this congressional District seat and others will be held in March 2026.
My God we need to shorten campaign timelines.
I wonder if once elected she would be able to get taxpayer dollars directed in such a way, or if this is activity mainly enabled by the freedom and increasingly unregulated campaign system of American politics.
We don't need more Glusencamp-Perez or Fetterman types in office, but if this campaign actually translates into real, meaningful policy towards the hungry and homeless (if only in Illinois)? Can't complain, though that feels unlikely in this environment.
Once you're in place and have access to tax dollars instead of campaign funds, you get them spent on things by putting that community infrastructure into place.
One problem with that is they're running for a collective position. In their campaign, they're captain of their own ship. A congresswoman is more a crewmate. Greater power, but more divided.
One thing they would be able to do, though, is never stop campaigning. They'll be less active, as a congresswoman, but the campaign pivots to next election (which, let's be honest, that's already the norm, there is no break from politics anymore), and that next election can be focused on on-the-ground community campaigning the entire time.
So, no, you won't see the same level of activism with tax dollars, they don't lead, but she and others that follow her can do good consistently with their position through campaign funds and fight for good in their government while that happens.
She's born in the same year as I am. That's great!
Her videos and work at media matters are excellent as well.
She's doing a beach clean up tomorrow. She's invited everyone out to volunteer and ask her questions. It's a little far from me and I'm but in her district but, still considering attending just to see what's up.