Posted on 03/23/2026 12:25:00 AM PDT by Libloather
A millionaire Silicon Valley titan has launched a bid for Nancy Pelosi’s congressional seat — with the backing of a famous drag queen.
Saikat Chakrabarti, 40, shared video of “Peaches Christ” endorsing him on social media on Friday after he announced his intention to run.
In the footage, she says: “San Francisco has a rare opportunity right now. This congressional race will decide whether we keep accepting business as usual or whether we send someone to Washington willing to actually challenge the systems that created the crises we’re living through.”
They laughed and smiled their way through the event, where they revealed plans for an April 4 Drag Me To Vote meet in San Francisco.
But they received a swift backlash online, with many pondering whether Chakrabarti — controversial congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez’s former chief of staff — was taking it seriously.
One wrote: “Dude what is this? no one is forcing you to do this? just focus on affordability please.”
Another posted: “Nothing like being dragged to back a billionaire when there is another option who is not a billionaire or a billionaire’s bro.
“Vote Connie Chan. Also, why aren’t y’all supporting the woman of color whose running who is also backed by labor? What is your class analysis here?”
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This guy is that wealthy, but he worked as AOC’s chief of staff? Does not compute.
I don’t know which clown will win Nancy P’s seat, but I say with the McGlaughlin Group used to call “metaphysical certainty” that whoever wins the seat will be a total loser.
He’s some kind of Indian tech bro who made a lot of money and then “retired” to get involved with politics as a staffer for Bernie and AOC


$167 million
Saikat Chakrabarti’s net worth is estimated to be at least $167 million, primarily derived from his role as a founding engineer at Stripe, where he played a crucial role in the company’s development. His wealth has significantly contributed to his political career, particularly as he has been involved in various progressive initiatives and campaigns.
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