Telling quotes with some actual and very sad information:
"...expenses for many of the scheduled speakers...."The political establishment of both parties is become a money machine for the few and well connected. Get enthused in one direction and -- yup -- DONATE. Get enthused in another direction and -- yup, again -- DONATE. Empty your wallets so that speaking fees can be paid because politics is become wholly led and measured by MONEY."...event, which traditionally costs about $700,000 to put on."
"...had to pay Lake $20,000 for speaking, pay D'Souza $28,000 and repay a loan of $110,000 for actor Jim Caviezel's speaking fee. Carpenter said he advised party leaders to cut D'Souza from the lineup to save money."
"...working on paying outstanding debt...."
Like your favorite political celebrity? Great. Now compare your income to theirs, and then send them -- Republican or Democrat -- your "donation." To show you care.
The Democrats are champs and have this down pat. It seems the Republicans are close behind. Because "donors" have voices, big voices when they are big donors, and huge voices when huge donors. But send your $20 bucks because "speaking fees."
Sounds cynical? Yup.
Ronna Romney was the Michigan state republican chair 8 or so years ago. She graduated to national republican chair. 2+ years ago republicans nominated all trumpers to all statewide offices and the state was inundated by the likes of the pillow guy, rudy, and kraken. They all lost by humiliating numbers. Michigan is a Yugely important state in the next national election. 5-6 states are the battle grounds. There are no presently announced republican national candidates (including DJT) who will win Michigan as it stands today. NONE. kamal even wins. sleepy joe gets 60%.