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politics1 year ago

"Trump's PACs Spend Millions on Legal Fees as Legal Troubles Mount"

Former President Donald Trump has reportedly used at least $55 million of his donors' money for legal expenses in 2023, with the majority coming from small-dollar donors. Despite this, many of these donors, including working-class individuals and retirees, express no concern about how their contributions are being used. One donor from Seattle stated that he had no issue with Trump using the money for legal bills, reasoning that Trump is being attacked and defending himself with their contributions. Trump's fundraising surged on the days he was indicted, with his campaign aggressively soliciting donations from supporters.

via Raw Story|
#campaign-finance#donald-trump#fundraising
politics2 years ago

Biden's Fundraising Challenges: Small Donations Sluggish, Relying on Wealthy Dems

President Biden's campaign and joint fundraising vehicle collected $10.2 million from small donors during the three-month fundraising period that ended June 30, about half of what President Obama's campaign raised during the same period in 2012. Several factors have contributed to the sluggish small-dollar donations, including changes by Google and Apple that make it harder for email senders to track open rates, donor fatigue from constant fundraising emails, and a lack of enthusiasm among Democrats compared to previous election cycles. While Biden's campaign highlighted its grassroots donor operation, the president remains more dependent on wealthy donors than his predecessors, with 21% of funds coming from small donors compared to 35% for Trump in 2016. Experts expect online giving to pick up next year as attention shifts to the Republican primary and the general election.

via The New York Times|
#biden#campaign-fundraising#democratic-party
politics2 years ago

DeSantis's Bold Response to MSNBC's Attacks on His Wife

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis's presidential campaign is taking a different approach to fundraising compared to former President Donald Trump, pledging to avoid misleading tactics and "smoke and mirrors" in online fundraising. DeSantis's campaign has dedicated a wall in its headquarters to display the names of every donor, highlighting a more transparent and ethical approach. While Trump's tactics have proven successful, DeSantis's team believes that such methods risk alienating small donors and damaging the long-term financial health of the Republican Party. The campaign aims to build a movement and counter the advantage Democrats have in internet fundraising. However, it remains to be seen if DeSantis's strategy will be effective, as his fundraising slowed after his campaign began, and specific figures on small donor contributions have not been provided.

via The New York Times|
#donald-trump#fundraising#politics