A Democratic House nominee in California, who has made affordability a key issue in his campaign and is backed by a top Bernie Sanders group, is worth up to tens of millions of dollars.Eric Jones, who is running in California’s 4th Congressional District, reported between $18 and $86 million in assets, according to campaign finance disclosures, along with a salary of $8 million.Along with other holdings, Jones owns a $4.6 million Napa home, which includes a pool, with furnishings and artwork estimated at between $393,000 to $578,000, a Fox News Digital review found.His evaluation contrasts sharply with his populist campaign platform, where he has painted himself as a relatable figure who has also grappled with concerns about affordability.TOP DEM HOPEFUL FLIPS SCRIPT AFTER YEARS IN SOCIALIST ORBIT WITH PUZZLING CLAIMEric Jones, Democratic candidate for Congress in California's fourth congressional district, poses for a photo.(Eric Jones for Conrgess)"The cost of living continues to rise," Jones said in an April campaign video."I’m running for Congress because I know what it feels like to do everything right and still struggle… I will never take a dollar from a corporate PAC, I will never take a dime from a lobbyist, and I will never trade a stock while I serve you in Congress."Throughout his campaign, Jones has highlighted his family’s struggle with financial stability.
He grew up in a military family and had a disabled father.According to Jones, the family also struggled to overcome medical debt, relying on Medicaid and food stamps.On his website, Jones has listed three main priorities: ending corruption, lowering the cost of living and resource sustainability in government.
His stances have attracted endorsements from progressive groups like Indivisible and Our Revolution, organizations with ties to progressive Sen.Bernie Sanders, I-Vt., who has repeatedly attacked millionaires and billionaires throughout his career despite being a millionaire himself...