Scrutiny Grows Over Yoder’s Potential Pay-to-Play with Shady Payday Lenders
“Contributions from payday lenders are generating attention in a Kansas congressional race amid campaign records showing that incumbent Representative Kevin Yoder is a major beneficiary. The nonpartisan Center for Responsive Politics found that Yoder, a US representative, has taken nearly $250,000 in donations from people and groups associated with the industry during his career. That’s more than any other member of the US House or Senate.” – KSNT (NBC)
“The payday loan contributions include $48,200 for his race this year against Democrat challenger Jay Sidie, who has no record of accepting such donations. Democrats say Yoder has worked to weaken industry oversight.” – Associated Press
“The Center for Responsive Politics says Yoder has taken more than $248,000 in donations from people and groups associated with the industry during his career, more than any other member of the House or Senate. Some of those donations have come from current or former local figures involved in the payday loan industry, including Carnes.” – Kansas City Star