I think this is mostly true but not a fact. If you’re running for senate in Kentucky then yes. But if you run for local or state lower office and do things a bit differently it’s possible.
I don’t believe he was or is rich and is making a difference.
Also, the reason for running for office isn’t necessarily to win. Look at RFK Jr. running for president, there is 0% chance of him winning, he has other goals. He’s trying to take votes away from candidates to swing the election.
Another non-winning goal could be to move or expand the “Overton Window”, i.e. the politically acceptable range of thought. You just need to come out swinging and spitting facts about some topic.
I think this is mostly true but not a fact. If you’re running for senate in Kentucky then yes. But if you run for local or state lower office and do things a bit differently it’s possible.
Think https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Justin_Jones_(Tennessee_politician)
I don’t believe he was or is rich and is making a difference.
Also, the reason for running for office isn’t necessarily to win. Look at RFK Jr. running for president, there is 0% chance of him winning, he has other goals. He’s trying to take votes away from candidates to swing the election.
Another non-winning goal could be to move or expand the “Overton Window”, i.e. the politically acceptable range of thought. You just need to come out swinging and spitting facts about some topic.