Pine and Roses: Portland, ME Landlords Funding Republican Politicians
Pine and Roses: Portland, ME Landlords Funding Republican Politicians
Portland landlords supporting Question A have been pouring money into Republican politicians to try to break rent control. Vote No on A.
(Pine and Roses, for anyone curious, is the publication of Maine Democratic Socialists of America)
Undoubtedly, this outcome is predictable, given the class-conscious nature of the wealthy. It is rare for affluent individuals to vote against their own self-interest, as their heightened awareness of class dynamics influences their decision-making. Interestingly, when the wealthy actively mobilize around their class-related issues, it becomes easier to convey the concept of class-consciousness to working-class counterparts. In this instance, tenants should readily discern the existence of a class divide and recognize the personal implications of the ongoing struggle.
I live in Maine, and didn't know about pine and roses. thanks for the heads up.
oh yeah, the chapter there is mostly confined to Portland but is one of the best organized DSA chapters i'm aware of and tries to do the best that it can with the power it has. last year they ran a whole slate of ballot questions in the city and while most of them didn't pass it was really cool to see