Because Branson has been assured Virgin will get the contract to convert Brightline existing lines to high-speed, and almost assuredly the contract offers him primary right-of-refusal to criss-cross Florida with existing public rail or demand in-kind build at a trillion-dollar cost to Florida taxpayers. IF he can elect a Democrat grifter in #2020.
Perhaps these investors should have checked out Branson’s investment in Virgin Rail in the UK. A complete failure. Government recalled his contract.