A Democratic Socialist expected to coast to victory in a deep-blue Queens state Assembly district is facing questions after briefly asking supporters to help cover his rent and grocery bills while waiting to take office. According to the Post, the page had raised more than $1,000 from 13 donors before Romero removed it Friday. Romero told the newspaper he removed the fundraiser after discussing it with friends and described creating it as "a mistake." It was kind of done pretty quickly in consultation with some friends," Romero told the Post. CLICK HERE TO DOWNLOAD THE FOX NEWS APPState payroll records cited by the Post show Romero earned $106,469 last year as a legislative aide.