Posted on 11/23/2022 11:34:39 AM PST by GulliverSwift
Donors just didn’t want to back a loser — and that’s just what Mr. Trump is now — a loser.
“Hedge fund manager Ken Griffin, the second-most prolific GOP donor of the midterms, said Tuesday that he would support [Florida Gov. Ron] DeSantis over Trump, pointing to the Florida governor’s dominant reelection victory in a state that was considered competitive until recently,” The Hill reported this week.
“I’d like to think that the Republican Party is ready to move on from somebody who has been for this party a three-time loser,” said Mr. Griffin, who funded a pro-Trump super political action committee in previous cycles but has already given $5 million to a PACE aligned with Mr. DeSantis.
Robert and Rebekah Mercer, two top donors to Mr. Trump’s 2016 campaign, are also done backing the former president, CNBC reported on Friday.
“Blackstone CEO Steve Schwarzman, Citadel CEO Ken Griffin, wealthy New York businessman Andy Sabin and billionaire Ronald Lauder are among the wealthy GOP donors opting against helping Trump’s latest campaign — at least during the Republican primary,” CNBC said. “Some of the country’s wealthiest GOP donors do not believe Trump can win again and have argued for a new face to represent their party in the race for president.”
Money often decides elections, so Mr. Trump’s desire to run again may simply be trumped by a lack of money. Should that occur, Mr. Trump might not even make it to the primaries, especially if Mr. DeSantis hoovers up all the cash. ... There was no more fear of The Don, and a look deep into the exit polling data shows Mr. Trump truly was a drag on the party.
(Excerpt) Read more at washingtontimes.com ...
When did Wash. Times flip to the dark side?
Just checked...it seems that officials running for President are exempt.
DeSantis runs, without a PDJT endorsement, he get wiped out in a National Election.
MAGA voters will abandon him in droves.
Barely won FL first time.
Covid drove many Conservative voters to FL.
He wins big.
Our PDJT The GOAT, won 75M+ votes.
Even with The Swamp fully against him
DeSantis is a bright future.
But not this time.
BS, let’s see how the primaries go, and the continuing decay imposed on the country from the Biden crime family.
Trump will easily win the nomination - even if DeSantis runs which I doubt he will.
did this bunch back Jeb, i wonder??
DeSantis raised $200m. Crist raised 40. Half of the DeSantis donations were large (50k or higher) donations. Self-licking ice cream cone.
“Like it or not, Trump’s “negatives” argue that bailing on helping him is the wise point of view.”
People like you amaze me.
Negatives???
They are assigned by the MSM and gullible people gobble them up like candy.
The writer is a lackey for Ben Shapiro
Twit
Hi.
“puppet DeSantis.”
Interesting. Doubt it, but time will tell.
A brief history of Donald J Trump being, “done,” finished,” etc...
In the 80’s bankruptcy at certain Trump properties...
Bankruptcy at 2 casinos...
Fast forward to, 16 candidates, including Jeb!...
Russia, Russia Russia...
Rape charges.
Check the current odds in Vegas for further information.
5.56mm
I don’t want Trump being bought and paid for by these globalist pieces of schiff. My opinion of DeSantis will decline if he accepts this TDS money train.
Most, if not all, the big donors to Trump didn’t want him, and that’s why they were backing Jeb and others. They only reluctantly donated to Trump when he shocked them by actually winning the nomination. Let them keep their money, Trump and his voters will own none of them a red cent.
Australia’s richest billionaire attended Trump’s announcement, so…
How many of the mega donors are headed for firing squads?
… and you’ll continue on as a minority republican
Got link?
How Neo of you
And u forgot your nick?
—> After the dismal performances during this last midterm by Trump’s hand-picked candidates
No one has a better batting average on endorsements than Trump
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