What do these donors and operatives want? It's not change or reform, for the good of the country. They want a situation where they, the donors, keep their power and influence. So a Dem is preferred over a true conservative.
And a Dem is most certainly preferred over a uncontrollable person such as Trump.
they want the same thing they wanted in 1910/1920.
no matter who wins the result is the same. control.
This is why wall street companies donate to both candidates. It does not matter who wins. They do not want voting citizens to be empowered.
Politicians see issues as their keys to personal power. As long as they stick to issues NOT SOLUTIONS, their paymasters will keep paying.
You’re right. They have sought a situation where, no matter which party wins, they will maintain their power and influence. And they have largely achieved that goal.