The much-hated GOP establishment and donor class is starting to warm to Donald Trump?
The Washington Post’s Robert Costa reports:
big story in GOP politics tonight, based on new reporting: donor class is privately reaching out to Trump camp as they prep for possible nom
— Robert Costa (@costareports) January 16, 2016
Instead of fighting idea of a Trump or Cruz nom, biggest $ players in party entering acceptance phase. Some priv. call it a 2-person race.
— Robert Costa (@costareports) January 16, 2016
My latest w/ @PhilipRucker: GOP gets ready for Trump or Cruz https://t.co/uEXYFztv9s
— Robert Costa (@costareports) January 16, 2016
ROMNEY'S FINANCE CHAIR to @washingtonpost: “A lot of donors are trying to figure their way into Trump’s orbit." https://t.co/uEXYFztv9s
— Robert Costa (@costareports) January 16, 2016
Trump doesn't want major $ in primary. But big donors believe he'll want $$$ for party in general. And they want to signal they're willing.
— Robert Costa (@costareports) January 16, 2016
What's happening: GOP financial players are simply getting ready to work with whoever wins nom and get seat at table-even if it's Trump.
— Robert Costa (@costareports) January 16, 2016
And Rupert Murdoch is saying the same thing:
24 hours and many influential Republicans see Trump inevitable and get ready to switch. United by horror of Hillary whose campaign staggers
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) January 16, 2016
Cruz bets uniting white conservatives/evangelicals enough, Meanwhile Trump appealing across party lines. Surely the winning strategy.
— Rupert Murdoch (@rupertmurdoch) January 16, 2016
Keep in mind this is allegedly happening before a single vote has been cast:
https://twitter.com/deanbarker/status/688169774786850816
https://twitter.com/Domenic_Re/status/688166764639727616
https://twitter.com/reihan/status/688167245244006400
Pretty much.
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