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applegrove

(118,773 posts)
Mon Oct 24, 2022, 06:13 PM Oct 2022

The Case of the Missing Democratic Megadonors

The Case of the Missing Democratic Megadonors

October 24, 2022 at 6:00 pm EDT By Taegan Goddard 12 Comments

https://politicalwire.com/2022/10/24/the-case-of-the-missing-democratic-megadonors/

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After pouring millions into the effort to beat Donald Trump in 2020, Michael Bloomberg and Tom Steyer “are giving substantially less to Democratic efforts, part of a wave of major Democratic donors who have cut back their giving, often arguing their efforts to defeat Trump two years ago were sufficient or feeling uncertain whether their money will be put to good use,” the HuffPost reports.

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The Case of the Missing Democratic Megadonors (Original Post) applegrove Oct 2022 OP
Why is that?? honest.abe Oct 2022 #1
Cause they don't like paying taxes even though they have more money that God? applegrove Oct 2022 #2
That is disturbing if true. honest.abe Oct 2022 #3
Why are all the billionaires MAGA conservatives? Initech Oct 2022 #4
Not good Meowmee Oct 2022 #5
And the two of you running for president was good use of money spent? CrispyQ Oct 2022 #6
bloomberg was just advertising his brand, not serious. trying to cash in nt msongs Oct 2022 #7

Initech

(100,100 posts)
4. Why are all the billionaires MAGA conservatives?
Mon Oct 24, 2022, 06:25 PM
Oct 2022

Where are the Bloombergs and Ballmers of the world? Remember when the uber-wealthy used to give back to their communities and fund things like housing projects and scientific research? These days all they do is take and hoard and donate to terrible politicians who make our lives miserable.

CrispyQ

(36,509 posts)
6. And the two of you running for president was good use of money spent?
Mon Oct 24, 2022, 06:49 PM
Oct 2022


I thought at the time it was all about their egos & I still do. ~insert flip-the-bird emoji here
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