Trump's Political Contributions

[mrclose]

Uh Oh ..
Trump Haters?

Trump has contributed to the campaigns of many Republicans including Allen West, McCain-Palin, Peter King, Lindsay Graham, Thom Tillis, John Cornyn, Louie Gohmert, Tim Scott, Mark Foley, George Allen, Bush-Cheney, Rudy Guliani, Clay Shaw, Tom Kean, as well as a number of donations to the RNC.

Trump has also contributed money to a number of Democrats. Looking at a list of his political contributions since 1999 (almost $900,000 total) it appears Trump gave 62% of his political contributions to Republicans and 38% to Democrats.

http://www.campaignmoney.com/biography/donald_trump.asp

[alicewonders]

First time I've seen this.  Thanks mrclose. 

[andy58-in-nh]

As far as I can tell, Mr. Trump's greatest political contribution to date has been to make Jeb Bush seem like a palatable alternative.

[mrclose]

As far as I can tell, Mr. Trump's greatest political contribution to date has been to make Jeb Bush seem like a palatable alternative.

^^^^^^^^
Low Info Voter?
From a left wing news site:

Republican backing for Bush dipped from 16 percent to 8 percent in the last five days, the online poll found, as the former Florida governor feuded with Trump over immigration policy and defended his use of the term "anchor babies" to describe U.S.-born children of illegal immigrants.

http://news.yahoo.com/trumps-lead-grows-bush-slips-republican-white-house-214633529.html

[Formerly Once-Ler]

Uh Oh ..
Trump Haters?

Trump has contributed to the campaigns of many Republicans including Allen West, McCain-Palin, Peter King, Lindsay Graham, Thom Tillis, John Cornyn, Louie Gohmert, Tim Scott, Mark Foley, George Allen, Bush-Cheney, Rudy Guliani, Clay Shaw, Tom Kean, as well as a number of donations to the RNC.

Trump has also contributed money to a number of Democrats. Looking at a list of his political contributions since 1999 (almost $900,000 total) it appears Trump gave 62% of his political contributions to Republicans and 38% to Democrats.

http://www.campaignmoney.com/biography/donald_trump.asp

Uh Oh ..
Trump Lovers?

Look at this list of Establishment politicians and organizations crony capitalist Trump paid off
http://www.campaignmoney.com/biography/donald_trump.asp

[Formerly Once-Ler]

As far as I can tell, Mr. Trump's greatest political contribution to date has been to make Jeb Bush seem like a palatable alternative.

^^^^^^^^
Low Info Voter?

Andy said palatable not preferable.  There are 16 other candidates to choose from.

[mrclose]

Uh Oh ..
Trump Lovers?

Look at this list of Establishment politicians and organizations crony capitalist Trump paid off
http://www.campaignmoney.com/biography/donald_trump.asp

Brings to mind:

"I got a business to run. I gotta kick asses sometimes to make it run right".
 
"It's just business nothing personal.”

[andy58-in-nh]

Andy said palatable not preferable.  There are 16 other candidates to choose from.

Exactly. Jeb's not high on my personal totem pole, but he's at least a few scary heads above The Donald.

[Formerly Once-Ler]

"I got a business to run. I gotta kick asses sometimes to make it run right".
 
"It's just business nothing personal.”

I've never thought the business side of Washington corruption was personal.

[Formerly Once-Ler]

Exactly. Jeb's not high on my personal totem pole, but he's at least a few scary heads above The Donald.

I feel the same way.  It's probably no secret that Cruz is down at the bottom of my list with Bush and Trump, but Cruz looks fantastic and very classy compared to Trump

[andy58-in-nh]

I feel the same way.  It's probably no secret that Cruz is down at the bottom of my list with Bush and Trump, but Cruz looks fantastic and very classy compared to Trump

Well, Ted's admittedly a lot higher on my personal list, but this whole Summer of Trump thing has really changed my perspective about the upcoming race.
 
I find myself now placing a significant premium on prospective candidates who can engage others in debate both intelligently and passionately, but also with civility and respect. We already have one massive ego sitting atop Mt. Obamus, and he can't be gone soon enough.

[Bigun]

I feel the same way.  It's probably no secret that Cruz is down at the bottom of my list with Bush and Trump, but Cruz looks fantastic and very classy compared to Trump

Well, Ted's admittedly a lot higher on my personal list, but this whole Summer of Trump thing has really changed my perspective about the upcoming race.
 
I find myself now placing a significant premium on prospective candidates who can engage others in debate both intelligently and passionately, but also with civility and respect. We already have one massive ego sitting atop Mt. Obamus, and he can't be gone soon enough.

That's why we have these things called primaries! They allow US to sort it all out and it's still a LONG time before the first votes will be cast!

[andy58-in-nh]

That's why we have these things called primaries! They allow US to sort it all out and it's still a LONG time before the first votes will be cast!

Believe me, I know. It's only late August and here in New Hampshire, you can hardly drive down the street without running over a Presidential candidate.
 
In some cases, I actually try to miss.   

[mrclose]

Got to admit .. He knows how to fight and win!

The disassociation of ESPN and NASCAR with the Trump Organization was covered by the press in headlines all over the world as though it was a major setback for me. Really? What were the losses?

One NASCAR banquet in a magnificent ballroom at Trump National Doral in Miami for which I will keep their very substantial deposit and rent the ballroom to someone else that night––in other words, two fees instead of one (NASCAR has already apologized to me)!

 In the case of ESPN, they cancelled a simple golf outing at my course, Trump National Golf Club Los Angeles, overlooking the Pacific Ocean, perhaps the most valuable parcel of land in all of golf.

 Likewise, they lost a large deposit. I will now let people use the course on that day, receiving substantial additional greens fee income. Again, I get two fees instead of one. This is the big deal built up by the press on ESPN and NASCAR––a banquet and a golf outing.

 Headlines blared all over the world, “ESPN and NASCAR Dropping Trump”––Give me a break! All of this because of my strong stance on illegal immigration during my run for President…Make America Great Again!

[Formerly Once-Ler]

Got to admit .. He knows how to fight and win!

Well then...I hope many more people and businesses sever their ties with Trump.  Everybody is a winner!

[NavyCanDo]

mrclose, Trump greasing the skids of both parties is not exactly breaking news. Everyone knew this even prior to the first debate where he said so on National TV that he gives to both parties, because its part of running a business. 

But if you want to break it down, Donald Trump gave more to Democrats than Republicans in all but one year from 1999-2007. Since 2011 (sensing a Run for president) he stops cold donations to Democrats and turns up donations to Republicans big time. All for show.

[bkepley]

mrclose, Trump greasing the skids of both parties is not exactly breaking news. Everyone knew this even prior to the first debate where he said so on National TV that he gives to both parties, because its part of running a business. 

But if you want to break it down, Donald Trump gave more to Democrats than Republicans in all but one year from 1999-2007. Since 2011 (sensing a Run for president) he stops cold donations to Democrats and turns up donations to Republicans big time. All for show.

In before the "Reagan used to be a Democrat too" excuse?

[Right_in_Virginia]

mrclose, Trump greasing the skids of both parties is not exactly breaking news.

I agree with this part of your post.  Business people of all stripes and sizes routinely give to both political parties--with more going to the expected winner.  It's a survival instinct.  And for the most part, it works--especially at the state and local levels.

[NavyCanDo]

In before the "Reagan used to be a Democrat too" excuse?

If he doesn't win the nomination, you can bet those Democrat contributions will continue. Maybe even grow - his way of taking a loss out on the GOP.