Dem Illinois Senate candidate Raja Krishnamoorthi slammed for selling $13 water while preaching ‘affordability’ in campaign
Published on March 19, 2026.
Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi, a Democrat in Illinois, has been criticised for charging $13 for water at his Senate campaign's election night watch party, despite claiming to champion affordability issues. The event was held at a Chicago hotel and included a $22 glass of wine. Despite KrishnamOorthi's successful Senate campaign, he was criticized for his high prices. His campaign reported a total of over $30 million during the campaign, far exceeding all other Senate candidates.
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