Big G.O.P. Donors Adopt Wait-and-See 2012 Tack

Gerald · 05-08-11, 11:18 AM

The vaunted Republican network of high-dollar donors and fund-raisers, for so long a fear factor for Democrats, has been slow to commit itself to the 2012 presidential candidates, contributing to the faltering start of the party’s drive to unseat President Obama.

So far, only former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts has assembled a strong bench of the top Republican financiers. Scores of other fund-raisers remain unaligned, waiting with their money — and contact lists — in their pockets as prospective candidates bombard them with phone calls, e-mails and in-person visits around the nation.

“It’s not at the top of the agenda for most folks right now,” said Brian Ballard, the Florida finance chairman for Senator John McCain’s 2008 presidential bid, who has heard from all of the potential hopefuls this year but, like many of his associates, has yet to choose a 2012 candidate.

http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/08/us...repubs.html?hp

Note: May 7, 2011

vienna · 05-08-11, 03:59 PM

Well, I'm sure they'll all rush in once the GOP has firmed up the dream ticket of Trump/Palin...

Platapus · 05-08-11, 05:59 PM

Bachman Palin

nikimcbee · 05-08-11, 06:19 PM

It's too early to think about any of this

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Armistead · 05-08-11, 08:00 PM

Cause they know it's a waste of money. Unless something major happens that can be blamed directly to Obama, it's an easy ride for him. The only two GOP runners that seem to have a brain are Paul and Johnson.

Actually the GOP would've had a better chance had the Dems kept congress, now blame is shared as nothing gets done.

Trump, nor Palin will run.

05-08-11, 10:06 PM

Thus far, only Paul looks like some-one who might actualy be good for the people and the constitution. That being said, he'll probably be denied access to much of The Big Fundimg. What else is new with USA's politics?

Armistead · 05-08-11, 11:37 PM

Paul can't carry the religious right, always will ruin his chances as GOP, but wouldn't ruin anyone else by running as a Ind.

05-08-11, 11:18 AM	#1
Gerald SUBSIM Newsman Join Date: May 2008 Location: Close to sea Posts: 24,254 Downloads: 553 Uploads: 0	Big G.O.P. Donors Adopt Wait-and-See 2012 Tack The vaunted Republican network of high-dollar donors and fund-raisers, for so long a fear factor for Democrats, has been slow to commit itself to the 2012 presidential candidates, contributing to the faltering start of the party’s drive to unseat President Obama. So far, only former Gov. Mitt Romney of Massachusetts has assembled a strong bench of the top Republican financiers. Scores of other fund-raisers remain unaligned, waiting with their money — and contact lists — in their pockets as prospective candidates bombard them with phone calls, e-mails and in-person visits around the nation. “It’s not at the top of the agenda for most folks right now,” said Brian Ballard, the Florida finance chairman for Senator John McCain’s 2008 presidential bid, who has heard from all of the potential hopefuls this year but, like many of his associates, has yet to choose a 2012 candidate. http://www.nytimes.com/2011/05/08/us...repubs.html?hp Note: May 7, 2011 __________________ Nothing in life is to be feard,it is only to be understood. Marie Curie

05-08-11, 05:59 PM	#3
Platapus Fleet Admiral Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 19,360 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 0	Bachman Palin __________________ abusus non tollit usum - A right should NOT be withheld from people on the basis that some tend to abuse that right.

05-08-11, 06:19 PM	#4
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,952 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	It's too early to think about any of this. __________________

05-08-11, 03:59 PM	#2
vienna Navy Seal Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Anywhere but the here & now... Posts: 7,711 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Well, I'm sure they'll all rush in once the GOP has firmed up the dream ticket of Trump/Palin...

05-08-11, 08:00 PM	#5
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Cause they know it's a waste of money. Unless something major happens that can be blamed directly to Obama, it's an easy ride for him. The only two GOP runners that seem to have a brain are Paul and Johnson. Actually the GOP would've had a better chance had the Dems kept congress, now blame is shared as nothing gets done. Trump, nor Palin will run.

05-08-11, 10:06 PM	#6
Snestorm Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Thus far, only Paul looks like some-one who might actualy be good for the people and the constitution. That being said, he'll probably be denied access to much of The Big Fundimg. What else is new with USA's politics?

05-08-11, 11:37 PM	#7
Armistead Rear Admiral Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: on the Dan Posts: 10,880 Downloads: 364 Uploads: 0	Paul can't carry the religious right, always will ruin his chances as GOP, but wouldn't ruin anyone else by running as a Ind.