Trump's donation history shows Democratic favoritism

[jakeXT]

(Washington Post)

This story was written by Washington Post reporters Dan Eggen and T.W. Farnam

Billionaire Donald J. Trump, an early presidential favorite among tea party activists, has a highly unusual history of political contributions for a prospective Republican candidate: He has given most of his money to the other side.

The real estate mogul and "Celebrity Apprentice" host has made more than $1.3 million in donations over the years to candidates nationwide, with 54 percent of the money going to Democrats, according to a Washington Post analysis of state and federal disclosure records.

Recipients include Senate Majority Leader Harry M. Reid (Nev.), former Pennsylvania governor Edward G. Rendell, and Rahm Emanuel, a former aide to President Obama who received $50,000 from Trump during his recent run to become Chicago's mayor, records show. Many of the contributions have been concentrated in New York, Florida and other states where Trump has substantial real estate and casino interests.

The donations provide another view into the odd political spectacle surrounding Trump, who may be the most unlikely of possible GOP presidential hopefuls in an already eclectic field. Although candidates such as Mitt Romney and Tim Pawlenty have spent years carefully crafting and plotting a White House run, the tycoon and fixture of the New York tabloids has leapt onto the scene with loud proclamations and surprisingly strong poll numbers among likely Republican voters.

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http://www.cbsnews.com/stories/2011/04/27/politics/washingtonpost/main20057806.shtml

[JI7]

1. Trump is a Racist

[blondeatlast]

2. Trump is a racist.

I think that's all that needs to be said, really.

Thank you, JI7.

[lpbk2713]

3. Phuck him.

It was probably just the cost of doing business, nothing more.

[AC_Mem]

4. I don't believe he is a billionaire

and I doubt that he is going to show anyone how much he is really worth because he isn't really going to run.

It's all a big lie. He let the cat out of the bag yesterday when he talked about the grand finale of his show in May. This is all a big publicity stunt and HOPEFULLY it will backfire and make his ratings drop like a rock.

Racism and disrespect for the President of the United States should not be rewarded. The guy is a nasty piece of work.

Annette

[City Lights]

5. He's a racist POS. nt

[mmonk]

6. I'm wondering who is paying him.

This reminds me how the primaries of 2008 went when Obama had a big lead and then all the race baiting started happening.

[jakeXT]

8. We will see if it helps Obama or not....

[blogslut]

7. He's worse than a racist

He is an opportunist fomenting racism in order to fatten his wallet. I don't care who he's donated to in the past. Donald Trump is only out for himself and he doesn't give a damn what damage is done as long as he gets his.