[billyboy15]

Why wouldn’t he simply self fund his campaign? Assuming he will certainly get something from the RNC, even if only half of the 1 billion allegedly needed, it seems Trump could if he chose kick in half a billion himself LESS what he gets in small donations from folks like us. Perhaps he would need 2-3 hundred million which I would think he could easily borrow.

That said, the campaign which spends the most is in no way guaranteed a win in any election.

[Utmost Certainty]

His wealth is in non-liquid assets, not easy to pull hundreds of $millions on demand.

[PapaBear3625]

Why wouldn’t he simply self fund his campaign? Assuming he will certainly get something from the RNC, even if only half of the 1 billion allegedly needed, it seems Trump could if he chose kick in half a billion himself LESS what he gets in small donations from folks like us. Perhaps he would need 2-3 hundred million which I would think he could easily borrow.

The smart approach is to take donor money, and leave Trump's money as reserve. That way, he's not vulnerable to RNC deciding to stab him in the back by holding up funding at a crucial stage.

[Popman]

Trump could if he chose kick in half a billion himself LESS what he gets in small donations from folks like us.

If you think Trump has a half a billion cash on hand or liquid assets...

You might want to pay a bit more attention...

[ripnbang]

That said, the campaign which spends the most is in no way guaranteed a win in any election.

True....just ask Ted.

[Psalm 144]

“That said, the campaign which spends the most is in no way guaranteed a win in any election.”

No, it isn’t. The curb stomped trail of establishment tools like “Ted” (not his real name) Cruz are proof of that. Very economical kills.