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n2doc

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Sun Jan 31, 2016, 11:52 AM Jan 2016

Koch network spent nearly $400M in 2015


INDIAN WELLS, Calif. – The Koch brothers’ donor network spent close to $400 million last year, and is on its way to spending an unprecedented $889 million supporting right-wing politics and causes during the 2016 cycle.

On Saturday afternoon, the Koch network assembled 500 wealthy conservatives — its largest gathering ever — at a luxury resort near the foothills of Palm Springs’ Coachella Valley.

About 150 of the donors are first-time attendees, and the rest are paid-up members of the conservative donor network, which requires a minimum annual membership fee of $100,000.

“Everybody, come out and identify yourself because this isn’t some secret cabal,” Charles Koch said in his opening address to the donors on the lawns of the luxury Renaissance Resort and Spa.

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http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/267641-koch-network-spent-nearly-400-million-in-2015

Yes, Please do be Loud and Proud, Chuckles....
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Koch network spent nearly $400M in 2015 (Original Post) n2doc Jan 2016 OP
I believe these people are on record stating they dont have enough money yet. Jackie Wilson Said Jan 2016 #1
yup, this is an INVESTMENT for them MisterP Jan 2016 #7
And they'll lose again malaise Jan 2016 #2
Exactly, Malaise Galileo126 Jan 2016 #5
Best plutocracy money can buy. Octafish Jan 2016 #3
They may have had to do some fancy dancing to explain why All That Money and she's tanking. libdem4life Jan 2016 #4
K&R. Astounding sum. Overseas Jan 2016 #6

Jackie Wilson Said

(4,176 posts)
1. I believe these people are on record stating they dont have enough money yet.
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 11:55 AM
Jan 2016

Sometimes I just wonder if I am dreaming about this society who thinks 20 people should have everything and everyone else should beg.

Would make a good fantasy movie, but would look more like a documentary, now wouldn't it.

Galileo126

(2,016 posts)
5. Exactly, Malaise
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 12:03 PM
Jan 2016

Reminds me of the gubernatorial race in California, where Meg Whitman spent $150 million and lost her ass off.

Thanks for the coffers!! Now go home.

Octafish

(55,745 posts)
3. Best plutocracy money can buy.
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 11:58 AM
Jan 2016

Citizens without wealth need not vote.

PS: Going by what he's done for them over the past six years, the Kochs are big supporters of Michigan Governor Rick Snyder.

 

libdem4life

(13,877 posts)
4. They may have had to do some fancy dancing to explain why All That Money and she's tanking.
Sun Jan 31, 2016, 12:01 PM
Jan 2016

No wonder she left Iowa for a quick trip...to reassure the troops...and get more. Lots of unprecedented events going on here.

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