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applegrove

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Wed Jul 29, 2015, 06:29 PM Jul 2015

Koch Brothers Work to Build ‘Permanent Ground Force’

Koch Brothers Work to Build ‘Permanent Ground Force’

http://politicalwire.com/2015/07/29/koch-brothers-work-to-build-permanent-ground-force/

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Washington Post: “The summer canvassing is part of a mission that consumes the political network backed by the billionaire industrialists Charles and David Koch that plans to spend $889 million in the run-up to the 2016 elections. The network’s resources are financing a host of activities… But one of the prime objectives could have a direct impact on Election Day 2016: to create a permanent ground force powered by a vast trove of data, replicating the kind of infrastructure that helped President Obama win reelection.”

“Already, roughly 1,000 full-time staffers are working for Koch network organizations such as AFP, Concerned Veterans for America and the Libre Initiative — more than double the number four years ago, according to officials.”



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Koch Brothers Work to Build ‘Permanent Ground Force’ (Original Post) applegrove Jul 2015 OP
I heard they plan to spend at least $889 million on elections Angry Dragon Jul 2015 #1
And the news is they refuse to give Trump any help at all. dixiegrrrrl Jul 2015 #2
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