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turbinetree

(24,703 posts)
Mon Oct 15, 2018, 06:15 PM Oct 2018

GOP megadonors desperately try to save racist nominee for governor of Florida

By Bernie Dennler III - October 15, 2018

Rep. Ron DeSantis’ racist comments are not keeping wealthy conservative donors away from his Florida campaign for governor.

Republican Rep. Ron DeSantis has made headlines for all the wrong reasons lately in his campaign for governor of Florida.

First, he kicked off the general election by suggesting voters would “monkey this up” if they elect his African-American opponent, Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum.

Then, DeSantis was revealed to be a moderator of an aggressively bigoted Facebook group — and the author of a book excusing slavery.

Despite this, super-rich Republican donors are embracing DeSantis. His struggling campaign against Gillum got a major financial boost this month, thanks to millions of dollars in contributions from wealthy individuals.

https://shareblue.com/gop-megadonors-save-racist-ron-desantis/





November 2018 cannot get here fast enough................................vote

Solution:

Tallahassee Mayor Andrew Gillum.

https://andrewgillum.com/?ref=https%3A%2F%2Fandrewgillum.com%2F

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GOP megadonors desperately try to save racist nominee for governor of Florida (Original Post) turbinetree Oct 2018 OP
It's all about money and power. Republicans could give a damn about the people and RKP5637 Oct 2018 #1
Yepper, spot on...................... turbinetree Oct 2018 #2
They are trying to kill off the population bitterross Oct 2018 #5
And I think millions of Americans still can't seem to comprehend what is going on. RKP5637 Oct 2018 #6
They are running very ugly ads against Gillum now voteearlyvoteoften Oct 2018 #3
Even on youtube ... saying he is under FBI investigation. n/t RKP5637 Oct 2018 #7
and Gillum has wisely responded by using LEOs. peekaloo Oct 2018 #8
What are the polls MyOwnPeace Oct 2018 #4

RKP5637

(67,111 posts)
1. It's all about money and power. Republicans could give a damn about the people and
Mon Oct 15, 2018, 06:20 PM
Oct 2018

the future of the country. I really think the republicans would kill off much of the population if given the chance and if it somehow benefited them.

 

bitterross

(4,066 posts)
5. They are trying to kill off the population
Mon Oct 15, 2018, 08:45 PM
Oct 2018

Frankly, the way they vote and their policies pretty much ARE all about letting the people they consider the US "untouchables" just die off. These QuiverFull idiots are pumping out little Jon and Kate Plus 8 robots who can live, work, and die as disposable for the GOP. The GOP loves them for it. Their backwards home schooling and authoritarian bent is perfect. They're so easily replaceable.

RKP5637

(67,111 posts)
6. And I think millions of Americans still can't seem to comprehend what is going on.
Tue Oct 16, 2018, 11:03 AM
Oct 2018

Trump recognized IMO the large Idiot Factor in the US and used them to his advantage. Others are quite wealthy and don't give a damn what happens to the country and people, as long as their cash keeps pouring in.

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