Posted on 11/16/2017 2:04:58 PM PST by Oldeconomybuyer
AUSTIN, Texas -- Democratic mega-donor Steve Mostyn, a powerful Texas trial lawyer who was among the nation's largest backers of liberal causes and candidates, died after what his wife says was "a sudden onset and battle with a mental health issue." He was 46.
Amber Mostyn said Thursday that her husband died the previous day, calling him "a devoted father who adored his children and never missed any of their sporting activities."
She did not confirm a cause of death but said, "If you or a loved one are thinking about suicide, or experiencing a health crisis, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline right now." The lifeline's number is 1-800-273-8255.
Mostyn's fortune came largely from representing homeowners who sued insurance companies, especially after major hurricanes.
As President Barack Obama was being re-elected in 2012, Mostyn, his wife and his Houston-based law firm contributed nearly $5 million to the Democratic Party and its candidates for federal office, making them the United States' 10th-largest donors. Last year, they gave nearly $3.5 million, falling to 64th nationwide -- but those tallies don't fully include outside donations made to Super PACs and independent groups that supported candidates such as Hillary Clinton.
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Depression is a monster!
Dead from acute liberalism.
... Hillary Clinton.
At least we have a bead on things here.
Mental issues cause of death
Major Dem donor
speaks volumes
Alright, not good to pile on top of tragedies.
Trump beating Hillary hit him pretty hard
“....was among the nation’s largest backers of liberal causes and candidates, died after what his wife says was “a sudden onset and battle with a mental health issue.”.....”
Hmmmmm!
He probably knew too much and moved from the asset column to the liability column in somebody’s ledger
What did he know about the murder of Seth Rich..whenever a Dem dies you just know that the Clintons are behind it
Did he know something about Hillary?
Gee, that’s too bad.
L
He realized he was a liberal?
It sounds like suicide. I wonder if he wanted to avoid something coming down in the form of all the sealed indictments.
Did his PACs lose funding from the new Saudi leaders?
Did his PACs lose funding from the new Saudi leaders?
Fort Marcy Park-related death from the usual cause - shot himself five times in the head with a flintlock musket.
Thoughts & prayers aren’t enough. We must BAN muskets; it’s for the children!
Sudden lib donor suicide syndrome or SLDSS for short.
I suspect we’ll be seeing more of this, so the acronym will come in handy.
TDS
It sounds like somebody didn’t think his mega-donations didn’t meet expectations.
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