The 2024 Presidential Race Thread

[Next Day Err]

Donald Trump has received significant contributions to his political action committees (PACs) from various wealthy individuals and entities. Some of the notable contributors include:

1. Richard Uihlein:
   • The founder of shipping and business supplies company Uline, Richard Uihlein has been a substantial donor to pro-Trump PACs. He has a long history of supporting conservative causes and candidates.
2. Bernard Marcus:
   • The co-founder of Home Depot, Bernard Marcus is another major donor who has supported Trump through various PACs. Marcus is known for his significant contributions to Republican candidates and causes.
3. Sheldon Adelson and Miriam Adelson:
   • The late Sheldon Adelson, a casino magnate, and his wife Miriam were among Trump's biggest financial backers. The Adelsons donated tens of millions of dollars to support Trump's campaigns and associated PACs.
4. Robert Mercer:
   • A hedge fund manager and former co-CEO of Renaissance Technologies, Robert Mercer has been a key financial supporter of Trump. He has also invested in other conservative causes and media platforms.
5. Geoffrey Palmer:
   • A real estate developer, Geoffrey Palmer has contributed millions to Trump-aligned PACs. He is known for his significant support of Republican candidates and causes.
6. Timothy Mellon:
   • The chairman of Pan Am Systems, Timothy Mellon has made large donations to Trump's PACs. Mellon is also known for his financial support of various conservative initiatives.

 

[DriveInDriveOut]

Biden is dropping out because the donor class that picks who you will vote for decided to withhold money from his campaign.

. This is the system we have now. Glad you finally realized why it’s dangerous

So you think it's dangerous that the Democrat party has once again chosen to bypass democracy.

Biden bowed out of the race and endorsed his VP. She immediately raised $100+ million.

The money they were withholding from Biden that caused him to drop out.

And you said that's dangerous, right?

 

[Next Day Err]

And you said that's dangerous, right?

It certainly has the capacity to be dangerous. Republicans and their Republican SCOTUS loves it.

 

[vantexan]

Special interests don’t donate to Trump’s campaign effort?

Did Musk pledge $45,000,000 a month? That union hating scumbag isn’t trying to buy his way around the Oval?

I didn't say they don't. Just wanted to clarify that Kamala Harris didn't do anything. Much like her record as VP.

 

[DriveInDriveOut]

It certainly has the capacity to be dangerous.

So you say it's dangerous, and yet you said you're perfectly fine with it because it's your political party that's doing it, again and again.

That's called hypocrisy.
Carry on.

 

[Thebrownblob]

Sure. This is the game he plays. It was in the WSJ "according to people familiar with the matter". Musk was floating the idea to see how it would go over.

Don't worry, he's still going to try to buy influence with his America PAC.

Which billionaires aren’t?

 

[Next Day Err]

So say it's dangerous, and yet you said you're perfectly fine with it because it's your political party that's doing it, again and again.

That's called hypocrisy.
Carry on.

It's called how the game is played since conservatives decided unlimited money in politics was the way to go. YOUR side chose this insanity.

 

[Next Day Err]

Which billionaires aren’t?

Thank the conservative SCOTUS and their Citizen's United decision.

 

[Thebrownblob]

Thank the conservative SCOTUS and their Citizen's United decision.

Money has always controlled politics always will.

 

[Next Day Err]

Money has always controlled politics always will.

The Supreme Court poured gasoline on the flames.

 

[DriveInDriveOut]

So you say it's dangerous, and yet you said you're perfectly fine with it because it's your political party that's doing it, again and again.

That's called hypocrisy.
Carry on.

It's called how the game is played

Thank you for not denying your hypocrisy.
Carry on.

 

[Next Day Err]

Thank you for not denying your hypocrisy.
Carry on.

The world we live in with politics awash in money is thanks to Republicans.

Democrats have no choice but to play the game the way it's rigged.

 

[DriveInDriveOut]

Democrats have no choice but to play the game the way it's rigged.

You definitely have no choice, your primary process proved that!

Now go vote for who they picked for you buddy.

 

[Next Day Err]

Now go vote for who they picked for you buddy.

Happy to.

Flash forward 4 months and I can't wait to hear most of you guys weep and gnash your teeth that Harris won and how the election was somehow stolen again!

 

[vantexan]

The world we live in with politics awash in money is thanks to Republicans.

Democrats have no choice but to play the game the way it's rigged.

Yah, when Bill and Hillary were giving speeches for up to $750k, and the Biden's were getting tens of millions under the table wired to them through phony companies, they gave us big smiles and two thumbs up as they declared "this is the way the game is played. The Republicans made us do it!"

 

[Next Day Err]

Yah, when Bill and Hillary were giving speeches for up to $750k, and the Biden's were getting tens of millions under the table wired to them through phony companies, they gave us big smiles and two thumbs up as the declared "this is the way the game is played. The Republicans made us do it!"

Sure, buddy. I'm sure Comer will get right on those impeachment proceedings anytime since the evidence of malfeasance is so clear.

 

[vantexan]

Sure, buddy. I'm sure Comer will get right on those impeachment proceedings anytime since the evidence of malfeasance is so clear.

What would be the point? Schumer won't allow a removal trial.

 

[Next Day Err]

What would be the point? Schumer won't allow a removal trial.

What would be the point??? How about exposing a criminal president?

The excuses are ridiculous. Just stop.

 

[Thebrownblob]

The world we live in with politics awash in money is thanks to Republicans.

Democrats have no choice but to play the game the way it's rigged.

All kinds of labor and private interest. organizations absolutely love the ability to get this money to giant slush funds, including unions. Helps us get the word out.

 

[DriveInDriveOut]

Happy to.

So to review, it's dangerous that the donor class picks your candidate but you're not only okay with it, you're happy about it.

Hilarious that the Democrat party doesn't care about democracy. Carry on.