I guess you don’t have a business background, or you would be familiar with the phrase of “leaving money on the table.”
http://www.phrasemix.com/phrases/someone-is-leaving-money-on-the-table
He could have had an additional $1.5 million for his vets, if only he would agree to a debate.
BTW, I am really curious as to why you want to engage in a tit-for-tat on this thread. The article is not flattering of the Donald at all, so every time you comment it bumps the critical article back to the top for all to see again.
I understand the phrase. But it wasn’t his money to give. So he left nothing on the table. Instead, he raised $5 million and gave of his own an additional $1 million.
The fact remains, he took care of the vets. The Cruz backers did not.