42/ And all of the rest of that was interesting, but perhaps too long, except maybe for this last bit: 🧠 Who Might Oppose It in Congress? While I can’t name specific lawmakers with certainty, patterns of campaign contributions and lobbying activity suggest that opposition would likely come from:
43/ Likely Opponents: Indicators: Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) Lead sponsor of GOP student loan overhaul; backed by financial services donors
44/ Rep. Patrick McHenry (R-NC) Chair of House Financial Services Committee; strong ties to banking industry
45/ Rep. Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO) Longtime advocate for payday lenders; significant industry donations These lawmakers have historically received large contributions from financial institutions and have opposed tighter lending regulations. End/