When it comes to getting elected, there are very few things politicians won’t try to connect with voters. Well, a Democratic candidate in Michigan’s 37th District can now say she’s tried something her rivals haven’t: Openly acknowledging her history as an OnlyFans content creator. Angela Jones is the Democratic candidate running for the Michigan House of Representatives in the 37th District, and while she’s no longer active, she was indeed an OnlyFans model who shared explicit content on her channel. Some voters have taken issue with this, deeming her activities inappropriate for someone running for office. It seems they feel her right to personal freedom got a little too personal.
Unless something has drastically changed in the last 24 hours, it isn’t illegal for politicians to be former OnlyFans content creators. Regardless of anyone’s personal feelings about OnlyFans or the legal ways politicians choose to earn a living before seeking office, politicians are also people. In the United States, people are guaranteed the right to personal autonomy, with a few exceptions—and being an adult content creator isn’t one of them. Politicians and aspiring politicians have the right to their own private lives and to express themselves. Could you pay a subscription fee for a glimpse into Angela Jones’ private life? Yes, but considering that sharing intimate content created by consenting adults is a legal means of earning a living, it hardly seems relevant.
When it comes to stepping under the microscope of public opinion—a guarantee for anyone holding political office—Angela Jones might actually be better prepared than most. Since it became the hub for adults-only content on the internet, OnlyFans creators have faced more societal scrutiny than those in more “traditional” jobs. Models receive constant backlash for their work, though they’re simply fulfilling the demands of their largest demographic: Men who are searching for erotic content online. Likewise, female politicians and their life choices draw scrutiny no matter what they do – AOC’s red lipstick, Sarah Palin’s pregnant daughter, Hillary Clinton’s email servers.
Often, people who criticize sex workers for their work are the same people privately consuming the content they create and paying for the services they provide.
One thing is certain: societal norms are shifting, and Angela Jones is likely not the last aspiring politician we’ll see who is open about their time in the adult entertainment industry. After all, which is the real scandal—the politician with an OnlyFans account or the people hoping no one finds out they’re her top-paying supporters?
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