Welcome to DU! The truly grassroots left-of-center political community where regular people, not algorithms, drive the discussions and set the standards. Join the community: Create a free account Support DU (and get rid of ads!): Become a Star Member All Forums Issue Forums Culture Forums Alliance Forums Region Forums Support Forums Help & Search

DetlefK

(16,423 posts)
Tue Dec 9, 2014, 10:31 AM Dec 2014

Good news: Billionaires will hand-pick the republican candidate for 2016

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2014/12/08/1350284/-Republican-megadonors-seek-to-clear-the-field-for-a-single-preferred-candidate

Good news for Republicans:
They get someone who can form coherent sentences and is somewhat electable.

Good news for Democrats:
Whoever the pick is, they can attack him for being a "distant and aloof" lackey of shadowy people hiding behind the scenes.
"What is he really like? Is this his real opinion or is he just parroting what his billionaire donors feed him? If you vote for him, do you know WHO you elect?"


EDIT: It's the Obama-wasn't-thoroughly-vetted talking-point, but this time Democrats can use the tactic.
13 replies = new reply since forum marked as read
Highlight: NoneDon't highlight anything 5 newestHighlight 5 most recent replies
Good news: Billionaires will hand-pick the republican candidate for 2016 (Original Post) DetlefK Dec 2014 OP
Like wealthy donors are not wanting to clear the field for Hillary..... n/t djean111 Dec 2014 #1
That seems to narrow it down a lot. femmocrat Dec 2014 #2
I don't agree with this short list JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #4
Kasich seems to be emergent as well. femmocrat Dec 2014 #5
Another good call! JustAnotherGen Dec 2014 #6
The Question fredamae Dec 2014 #3
Just as they have done... sendero Dec 2014 #7
both parties are just spinning their wheels while the oligarchy takes our rights away. librechik Dec 2014 #8
Let's not kid ourselves. They own both parties. Scuba Dec 2014 #9
Billionaires pick candidates for both parties n/t nichomachus Dec 2014 #10
Billionaires will hand-pick the Democratic candidate, too. Odin2005 Dec 2014 #11
just like they'll hand-pick the Democratic candidate. magical thyme Dec 2014 #12
Rothchilds will be backing HRC. They're billionaires too aren't they? 2banon Dec 2014 #13

femmocrat

(28,394 posts)
2. That seems to narrow it down a lot.
Tue Dec 9, 2014, 10:34 AM
Dec 2014

Mitt or Jeb, probably?

I doubt if they would go for Christie since he is so volatile and still has Bridge-gate hovering over him.

JustAnotherGen

(31,681 posts)
4. I don't agree with this short list
Tue Dec 9, 2014, 10:38 AM
Dec 2014

You also have Walker, George Pataki recently met with the Kochs, Santorum is still out there playing the fool, Rand Paul, etc. etc.


I don't think that tiny group is going to get their way.

And Pataki and Paul could both pull black and other minority voters with higher incomes into the Republican Primaries.

JustAnotherGen

(31,681 posts)
6. Another good call!
Tue Dec 9, 2014, 11:44 AM
Dec 2014

No one is inevitable . . . not even the 'top 3'. Paul has a very very good ground game working right now.

I live in a very red district in a very blue state - and they were out at our County Seat Christmas Parade with a booth this weekend.

And they all refused to wave an Leonard Lance (R NJ-7th) *snicker laugh*.

fredamae

(4,458 posts)
3. The Question
Tue Dec 9, 2014, 10:38 AM
Dec 2014

about whether or not they're building their Own Political Party has risen--I believe it's completely feasible. They have the money and they have the clout and they have a respectable number of Corp Reps strategically placed within our congress. And I've noticed lately, a particular brand of nasty as they attack the less extreme GOP in leadership.

Then there is this:
http://www.politico.com/story/2014/12/koch-brothers-rnc-113359.html

librechik

(30,663 posts)
8. both parties are just spinning their wheels while the oligarchy takes our rights away.
Tue Dec 9, 2014, 11:51 AM
Dec 2014

We need to solve the problem we have (no rights, corrupt un-responsive government) Not who the presidential kidnap victim is going to be.

Pirates have taken over the ship! Let's think outside the box.

Odin2005

(53,521 posts)
11. Billionaires will hand-pick the Democratic candidate, too.
Tue Dec 9, 2014, 12:26 PM
Dec 2014

They are already shoving $hillary down out throats.

Latest Discussions»General Discussion»Good news: Billionaires w...