""I don't think I'm ever gonna buy a home," she tells me as we sit at her apartment dining table. But even as the number of renters has increased, politicians have continued to shape housing policy around the interests of buyers rather than renters.""
"The candidates we need, according to Litman, must generally 'have a very clear understanding of the problems people face-an understanding of what it means to try to survive and thrive right now.'"
Run For Something (RFS) founder Amanda Litman represents the growing number of renters among younger Americans, with only 39 percent of those 35 and under owning homes. A 2024 CNN poll indicates that 86 percent of renters desire homeownership, yet 54 percent feel it is unattainable. Litman emphasizes the need for political candidates who understand the struggles of renters. RFS aims to mobilize young progressives to run for office, addressing the disconnect between aging policymakers and the needs of younger constituents.
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