Are all politicians part of the bourgeoisie?

[Pretty Flaco]

My question is if all politicians who participate in government would be considered bourgeoisie? Because all of them function within the state and you really need to be a capitalist or petty-bourgeoisie (or need the monetary aid of them) in the first place to afford to campaign for an election.

[electro_fan]

no.

how are you defining "politicians" here?

[Pretty Flaco]

no.

how are you defining "politicians" here?

specifically politicians that hold positions of authority in the government.

your congressmen, mayors, house members, etc

[socialistjustin]

There are some politicians who fight bourgeois interests and refuse large campaign contributions. Some clearly are part of the bourgeoisie and are our enemy, but I wouldnt go so far to say every politician is.

[No_Leaders]

But you're forgetting most politicians are statists. They're also not of working class but usually made up of the rich. Trust a politician? No thanks. I think history has proven time and time again that politicians are not on our side. I don't see a politician advocating the dismantling of capitalism and The State.