{"id":193608,"date":"2026-02-25T20:45:08","date_gmt":"2026-02-25T20:45:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/193608\/"},"modified":"2026-02-25T20:45:08","modified_gmt":"2026-02-25T20:45:08","slug":"california-democrats-using-cardi-b-to-haul-in-campaign-cash","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-ca\/193608\/","title":{"rendered":"California Democrats using Cardi B to haul in campaign cash"},"content":{"rendered":"

In a fierce election year when campaign cash is flying all over California with reckless abandon, three Democratic women state legislators are using progressive hip hop star Cardi B<\/a> to get that money.<\/p>\n

A report on campaign fundraisers shows that state Assemblymembers Blanca Rubio, Jessica Caloza and Tina McKinnor<\/a> \u2014 who each represent parts of Los Angeles \u2014 are all charging thousands of dollars for tickets to Cardi\u2019s concert Wednesday at Golden One Center in Sacramento.<\/p>\n

It\u2019s not unusual for politicians to tie fundraisers to concerts or sporting events, but anyone complaining about online ticket bots jacking up prices<\/a> should get a look at these political scalpers.<\/p>\n

Assemblymember Blanca Rubio was bundling tickets to Cardi B\u2019s show for $5,000 a pair. AP<\/p>\n

Assemblymember Tina McKinnor was selling off tickets to the show for $2,500 a pop. MediaNews Group via Getty Images<\/p>\n

Caloza\u2019s campaign is offering a single ticket for $3,000, while McKinnor\u2019s price point is $2,500 a head. Meanwhile, Rubio\u2019s campaign is charging $3,000 per ticket \u2014 or $5,000 for two \u2014 for the performance.<\/p>\n

A glance at StubHub on Wednesday morning showed upper-level seats listed between $207 and $232, including fees, while \u201cprime view\u201d seats were posted between $1,478 and $1,806. A premium section ticket was listed as high as $2,322.<\/p>\n

There is no indication that Cardi B herself is affiliated with any of the fundraisers. Instead, the candidates appear to be using the Grammy-winning rapper as a draw for deep-pocketed donors.<\/p>\n

The three Assembly members did not immediately respond to requests for comment.<\/p>\n

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Cardi B, born Belcalis Alm\u00e1nzar, has become an outspoken progressive voice in recent years. She endorsed Sen. Bernie Sanders during the 2020 Democratic presidential primary and later endorsed Kamala Harris\u2019 presidential campaign in 2024.<\/p>\n

She has frequently criticized President Trump and weighed in on issues such as policing, economic inequality, and immigration policy. While she has said she\u2019s still learning the political ropes, her public positions have aligned closely with Democratic priorities.<\/p>\n

Cardi B has not been as politically outspoken since the 2024 election after backing Democratic candidates. Kevin Mazur\/Getty Images for Live Nation<\/p>\n

Assemblymember Jessica Caloza\u2019s campaign was floating Cardi B tickets to supporters for $3,000 a head. Los Angeles Times via Getty Images<\/p>\n

However, she told Billboard last fall that she has receded from politics<\/a> after Trump returned to the White House.\u200b<\/p>\n

\u201cYou know the reason why I\u2019ve been so silent about politics? It\u2019s because when I used to complain the past four years, I know for a fact that people watch my stuff. I know it,\u201d she said. \u201cI know the White House watches my stuff. I have a big platform. I know they listen to what I say. I might not say it the prettiest way, but I know they listen to what I\u2019m saying.\u201d<\/p>\n

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