Hedge-Fund Magnate Robert Mercer Emerges as a Generous Backer of Cruz
Mr. Cruzs campaign did not respond to a request for comment about Mr. Mercers support for his candidacy or his hedge funds $6 billion tax issue.
But the candidate, like his new Wall Street backer, has his own concerns about the I.R.S., which might have gotten Mr. Mercers attention. Last month, he called for the agency to be abolished altogether.
Abolishing the IRS is something that always gets a lot of cheers from Republican and conservative audiences.
Half the country is conservative, roughly. Those millions of people include some wealthy donors who will donate to fund conservative causes. Cruz is pointing out what most of the donors are pushing. If a donor is still donating to Cruz after this, then he truly must be on board with Cruz’ conservative plans.