Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

Skip to comments.

Koch Brothers' Network Considering Anti-Trump Campaign
NBC News ^ | Feb 1 2016 | Leigh Ann Caldwell

Posted on 02/01/2016 11:55:59 AM PST by detective

Most of the 500 wealthy conservatives gathered at a Southern California retreat this week know they want to see a Republican back in the White House, but many don't know what to do with the billionaire who wants to "make America great again."

Republican presidential front-runner Donald Trump was not at the biannual Charles and David Koch-organized conference over the weekend, but he was a constant presence on the minds of many here at the seminar hosted by the billionaire executives known for their active role in Republican politics.

(Excerpt) Read more at nbcnews.com ...


TOPICS: Politics/Elections
KEYWORDS: gaykkk; homosexualagenda; koch; libertarians; medicalmarijuana; stinkofdesperation; trump
Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-52 next last
Another attempt to spend large amounts of money to take down Trump.
1 posted on 02/01/2016 11:55:59 AM PST by detective
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | View Replies]

To: detective

Do you elites are still targeting truc do you elites are still targeting Trump So what’s new?


2 posted on 02/01/2016 11:57:56 AM PST by stocksthatgoup (Trump then Cruz for me. I want to see Hillary, Bernie or any demoncrap crushed)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: detective

Had they done that two weeks ago, MAYBE it might have done something, but they are WAY too late. This nomination is over tomorrow.

Trump 2016.


3 posted on 02/01/2016 11:58:21 AM PST by napscoordinator
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: detective

I hate this crap. The main thing is that everyone coalesce around the nominee when the time comes.


4 posted on 02/01/2016 11:58:41 AM PST by sparklite2 ( "The white man is the Jew of Liberal Fascism." -Jonah Goldberg)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: detective

Yep, the Americans for Prosperity organization has insinuated itself into the GOP and the Tea Party. Lots of money to push their agenda. They want to keep the free flow of exploitable labor going to keep wages low and profits high. The American worker be damned.


5 posted on 02/01/2016 11:59:52 AM PST by kabar
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: detective

Taking down Trump is a stupid strategy, but the insiders keep trying it. If they want someone else to win, the correct strategy is to fund, support, and encourage a different candidate but not target “the outsider” when a major part of his appeal is being the outsider.


6 posted on 02/01/2016 12:00:56 PM PST by Pollster1 ("Shall not be infringed" is unambiguous.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: detective

♫ Can't buy me Trump ♫
7 posted on 02/01/2016 12:02:37 PM PST by Rebelbase (A new batch of harpies has hatched in time for the 2016 election.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: detective

Boy ol’ boy, these wealthy donors are trying desperately to hang on to their perks and influence. Money won’t buy you Trump!!!!


8 posted on 02/01/2016 12:05:33 PM PST by jokemoke
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: detective

They should just give their large amounts of money to Jebra.

It will have the same effect.


9 posted on 02/01/2016 12:05:55 PM PST by chris37 (heartless)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: stocksthatgoup

Do you elites are still targeting truc do you elites are still targeting Trump So what’s new?....Are you drunk this early? Can’t even THINK what the hell you are blathering about.


10 posted on 02/01/2016 12:06:46 PM PST by Safetgiver ( Islam makes barbarism look genteel.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 2 | View Replies]

To: Pollster1

>> Taking down Trump is a stupid strategy

With all due respect, ruthlessly taking down his competitors by whatever means is necessary has been a part of Trump’s strategy since day 1.

It’s not necessarily a stupid strategy; it can be effective.


11 posted on 02/01/2016 12:07:22 PM PST by Nervous Tick (There is no "allah" but satan, and mohammed was his demon-possessed tool.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 6 | View Replies]

To: detective

This is hit piece is written by a liberal elite.

An elite who probably hates Trump and Charles and David Koch equally... let’s ‘consider the source’ ...


12 posted on 02/01/2016 12:09:01 PM PST by GOPJ (If the FBI was investigating Cruz for espionage could Rubio call off the press like Sanders did?)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: detective

Nothing wrong with this, political expression. As long as the GOP itself stays out of it.


13 posted on 02/01/2016 12:09:15 PM PST by tioga
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: detective
How about and ANTI-DEMOCRAT campaign by ALL Republicans!

The Koch Brothers apparently learned nothing from losing the Right to Work fight in their own back yard.

14 posted on 02/01/2016 12:11:43 PM PST by donozark (There is no murder in paradise.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: pocat
 photo 9118b329-1815-4e8c-8ed8-63547e3cbe43_zpss0w0repe.jpg
15 posted on 02/01/2016 12:12:33 PM PST by timestax (American Media = Domestic Enemy)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 14 | View Replies]

To: Nervous Tick
With all due respect, ruthlessly taking down his competitors by whatever means is necessary has been a part of Trump's strategy since day 1. It's not necessarily a stupid strategy; it can be effective.

The difference is that when the establishment tries to take out Trump, it reinforces his message. Negative will not work against Trump, and that has been proven repeatedly. They would be better off treating him like an obscure footnote and talking about why their candidate is the best.

16 posted on 02/01/2016 12:13:13 PM PST by Pollster1 ("Shall not be infringed" is unambiguous.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 11 | View Replies]

To: detective

They have been funding all types of activities to take Trump out, from owning FAUX, ABCCNNBCBS and trolls on the internet to weaken Trump support with their constant anti Trump BS!


17 posted on 02/01/2016 12:13:23 PM PST by Grampa Dave (Trump is the wrecking ball destroying GOPe, FAUX & their bs mediot conspirators & beltway pundits!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: detective; Jim Robinson; hoosiermama; Jane Long; RitaOK

The five candidates that the Koch’s & co-horts do prefer include:

Sen. Marco Rubio of Florida,

former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush,

Sen. Rand Paul of Kentucky,

Sen. Ted Cruz of Texas

former Hewlett-Packard CEO Carly Fiorina


18 posted on 02/01/2016 12:14:45 PM PST by onyx (PLEASE MAKE YOUR DONATION TODAY - GO MONTHLY - JOIN CLUB 300!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]

To: kabar
Yep, the Americans for Prosperity organization has insinuated itself into the GOP and the Tea Party. Lots of money to push their agenda. They want to keep the free flow of exploitable labor going to keep wages low and profits high. The American worker be damned.
19 posted on 02/01/2016 12:15:29 PM PST by Grampa Dave (Trump is the wrecking ball destroying GOPe, FAUX & their bs mediot conspirators & beltway pundits!!)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 5 | View Replies]

To: detective

This is all about “black hand” control of your life. We don’t want it any more. It has ruined this great nation by dissolving our borders, taking our jobs,ruining our industry and manufacturing, killing and wounding our soldiers in unnecessary foreign entanglements and running up a $20 trillion debt. The Kochs can go to hell.


20 posted on 02/01/2016 12:16:47 PM PST by WENDLE (Trump is not bought . He is no puppet.)
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 1 | View Replies]


Navigation: use the links below to view more comments.
first 1-2021-4041-52 next last

Disclaimer: Opinions posted on Free Republic are those of the individual posters and do not necessarily represent the opinion of Free Republic or its management. All materials posted herein are protected by copyright law and the exemption for fair use of copyrighted works.

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson