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Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, D-Ill., is facing online mockery after his Senate campaign\u2019s election night watch party charged customers exorbitant prices for water, despite claiming to champion affordability issues.<\/p>\n

Krishnamoorthi, a five-term House lawmaker, narrowly lost to Lt. Gov. Julianna Stratton, D-Ill., in a bruising Democratic primary <\/a>Tuesday night. Krishnamoorthi supporters had to pay nearly $13 for water and $22 for a glass of wine at an event at a Chicago hotel while watching the returns come in.<\/p>\n

Online observers noted the irony of the steep prices as Krishnamoorthi\u2019s Senate campaign was one of the most prolific fundraisers in the country.<\/p>\n

The congressman reported a haul of more than $30 million during the campaign, far outpacing nearly all Senate candidates<\/a> across the country. Krishnamoorthi also benefited from the cryptocurrency industry\u2019s main super PAC, Fairshake, spending aggressively in an attempt to take down Stratton.<\/p>\n

PRITZKER FLEXES POLITICAL MUSCLE IN ILLINOIS SENATE PRIMARY AS 2028 BUZZ BUILDS<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

“Dude hired three pollsters (that we know of) and is still charging $13 for a water,” Democratic pollster Adam Carlson wrote on X.<\/p>\n

“Thanks, volunteers, for working for me. Now pay $13 for water,” Republican strategist Collin Corbett wrote on social media. “I guess, based on how Raja treats his staff, this shouldn’t be surprising.”<\/p>\n

“That\u2019s worse than some stadium prices,” Politico Playbook wrote in response to the $13 water.<\/p>\n

Even a popular Chicago bar account<\/a> mocked the congressman\u2019s cash bar prices.<\/p>\n

“I’m professionally and personally horrified,” the account wrote.\u00a0<\/p>\n

ESTABLISHMENT DEMOCRATS FEND OFF FAR-LEFT INFLUENCER IN PRIMARY TO SUCCEED REP JAN SCHAKOWSKY<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n

Krishnamoorthi sought to aggressively brand himself as an affordability champion<\/a> during the campaign. When asked by Chicago\u2019s PBS station about the most pressing issue facing Illinois voters, Krishnamoorthi said rising costs.<\/p>\n

“Life has become simply too expensive,” Krishnamoorthi said. “The cost of living has skyrocketed, opportunity has stalled, and it\u2019s affecting every Illinoisan \u2014 whether they\u2019re 8 years old or 80.<\/p>\n

Democratic candidates nationwide are seeking to capitalize on voter unease about cost-of-living issues as the party seeks to flip control of Congress during November’s midterm elections.<\/p>\n

Stratton\u2019s watch party \u2014 held at a different Chicago venue \u2014 notably offered attendees an open bar. The event also offered attendees free sandwiches and sliders.<\/p>\n

Fox News Digital reached out to Krishnamoorthi\u2019s campaign for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

Source – https:\/\/www.foxnews.com\/politics\/blue-state-dem-candidate-who-made-affordability-key-issue-campaign-ripped-charging-13-water <\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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