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Presenting The Presidential Money Maps: Here's Where The Checks Come From
Donald Trump has made a few things abundantly clear in the months since announcing his candidacy for The White House. Here are a few points Trump has been keen to communicate unequivocally: 1) illegal immigrants have to go, 2) China is “winning” at “everything”, 3) there are no “losers” allowed, and 4) he is very, very rich.
That last point means the brazen billionaire is self-funding his campaign, a move he hopes will set him apart in the minds of voters.
To be sure, the idea that politicians are influenced by their campaign donors and that this is everywhere and always a bad thing plays well with large swaths of the electorate. Trump hopes his message - “no one controls me” - will resonate in a country that’s largely fed up with business as usual inside the Beltway and indeed, given the scrutiny on the Clinton Foundation and what influence its donors might have exercised in the past, the self-funded campaign card might be something Trump can play effectively when debating Hillary - assuming she gets her party’s nomination.
Of course campaign finance has been a thorny issue for years and although one can disagree with Trump on quite a few of his positions, one thing that isn’t debatable is this: where the money comes from matters.
On that note, we present the following maps which break down where (geographically speaking) the candidates in this election cycle are getting their checks. You can view the full collection here - presented below are the particularly notable maps followed by color on each from Bloomberg:
Super-PAC contributions:
This map shows only the contributions to super-PACs and other independent groups supporting a presidential candidate. These groups can accept donations of unlimited size from individuals, unions and corporations. (Campaigns can’t accept corporate or union money and are limited to $2,700 per individual per race.) Notice that even in Democratic enclaves like New York and San Francisco, the big money is flowing mostly to GOP candidates.
Million dollar or more donors:
Jeb Bush
Jeb Bush was the fundraising leader in the first half of 2016, pulling in $115 million, mostly through his super-PAC. Not surprisingly, the former Florida governor leaned heavily on his home state, but he also picked up large checks from across the country. He had a lower number of donations than some of his rivals—possibly because he waited until later in the year to declare his candidacy and become eligible to accept direct campaign contributions.
Hillary Clinton
Hillary Clinton’s contributors skew more toward the coasts than the leading Republicans’, and didn't write any checks larger than about $1 million.
Bernie Sanders
Only about $3 million of the $15 million raised by Bernie Sanders in the first half appears on the map below. That’s because the rest came from donors who gave such small amounts—under $200—that their names and addresses weren’t required to be disclosed. Sanders attracted small-dollar contributions from across the country while discouraging the formation of any super-PACs to support him.
Donald Trump
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I just sent $50 to Deez Nuts.
"I'd buy that vote for a dollar! On credit!
You're fired."
~ D. Chump
Why isn't there a map that shows Saudi Arabia and Israel?
WTF - didn't you get the decoder ring (hint SA and Israel a/k/a DC and NYC). Wait til you see what Joos means
You're being silly.
Saudi Arabia isn't a State, it's a Kingdom (may peace be upon you as long as you remove your wife's clitoris).
Since Hawaii was added, 7 other States have been added as well. Puerto Rico, Haiti, Diego Garcia, Cayman Islands, Mexico, KENYA (in February 2009 by Exectutive Order), and the STATE OF ISRAEL. I guess the skewls don't teach geography any more.
SEE, OBAMA DID visit all 57 States!
POP QUIZ: Obama was born in one of the above-listed States. Can you name it?
From my point of view out here in Loonie Land, there's a rising tide amongst right-of-center as well as moderate folks for El Trumpo. People are downright just fed up with the propaganda and PC crap being shoved down their throats. Yeah, for some reason, there are a lot of folks coming awake, even if just a bit, but enough to see that the D's and EstR's are all the one and same BS or No Choice.
And to boot, quite a number of 'moderates" and a godzillion "independents" are falling into that same camp.
I further love that when some apoplectic D's (like they still foam at the mane Sarah Palin, they're terribly frightened of something) say things like The Donald doesn't have any policies .... Well fuck me, neither do any of the other candidates. No policies, the Donald let's say, take a stand on immigration (They'll all be gone in 2 years). Hmmmm. He has indeed said many things that could be taken as even stronger statements of policy that anybody else, so far.
Just that folks seem to want to hear nice psychotic ruminations that leave the mentally disturbed and frightened too comfortable for the next 4 years.
Try listening to radio commentary. They're excoriating the EstR's right alongside the D's. And there're a LOT of listeners, so somethings happening.
The maps above drive home your point with a LARGE exclamation point...
DaddyO
Knuk - on target as usual. it is telling that the donald and bernie are so popular with their respective parties.....way out on the fringes, nothing in common at all except that both claim to be outside of the everyday payoff meme. I wish to hell there were a strong moderate-libertarian candidate (a realistic one).
I think Knuk is right, there's something different in the wind this time - as far as the normally walking dead pulling there head slightly above ground to sneak a peak and test what the MSM has declared to be our inevitable general election candidates. They're not buying what the pundits are selling, at least not as readily....
It looks to me a majority are already convinced who they will support, Not Bush or Clinton.
Bernie and Trump have that very important thing in common, they're not a Bush or a Clinton and don't seem to be concerned with what the Pundits think. Not to mention they actually expose themselves to real people with real questions, AND ANSWER THEM!
Problem is, the People may be bucking the establishment, but the People haven't picked the Prez in a long time! That probably wont change and if they do manage to select two outsiders for the General election the establishment will come unglued, and the election will be, lets say delayed a bit. We have wars to fight you know....
This map seems relevant.......
http://hotair.com/archives/2015/05/06/depressing-reminder-the-2016-elect...
"there's a rising tide amongst right-of-center as well as moderate folks for El Trumpo. People are downright just fed up with the propaganda and PC crap being shoved down their throats. Yeah, for some reason, there are a lot of folks coming awake, even if just a bit, but enough to see that the D's and EstR's are all the one and same BS or No Choice."
It's funny that you phrased it all that way and failed to notice the rising tide of them righties are coming awake to vote for an outright DEMOCRAT. Uuuugh.
Question, Zippy (um, 'knukles'):
What are 'EstR's'?
'Erhard Seminar Trained' Republicans? "Participants agreed to follow the ground rules which included not wearing watches, not talking until called upon, not eating at or leaving their seats to go to the bathroom except during breaks separated by many hours."
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Erhard_Seminars_Training
I remember the Moonies standing at the corner of P.C.H. and Hawthorne Blvd. in Torrance, trying to sell their flowers (just like in the movie 'Airplane'). NO, SERIOUSLY.
Every ESTer I met had piss and shit stains on their pants, and didn't know what time it was (and seemed afraid to ask). EVERY ONE OF THEM to this day are registered 'R' people (except for a few, who seem to be supporting Bernie Sanders; thinking him to be a re-encarnation of George McGovern; breakaways who secretly worship 'Reverend' Son Yong Moon. HALLELUIAH!).
Hannity said on the radio in 2008 that he 'didn't even know who Sarah Palin even (sic) is', but '(sic) I like her'. That was the day OF the announcement of the McPhalin 'ticket'. I was listening to the radio on the way to Minneapolis from my hotel room in Blayne, MN., to attend a 'Rally For The Republic' book-signing at Border's. She is a graduate of University of Idaho (as are LOTS of 'Hanford Downwinders'). I can see Israel from her house (NO, not ACTUALLY. I can see the Military-industrial Complex from her front lawn/mound/lush overgrown patch, though). I, DID NOT, HAVE, SEX, WITH THAT WOMAN (but, LOTS of EstR's want to).
Donald's hair really IS 'natural', you know. 'Just For Men' hair coloring has NOTHING to do with it.
When Canada agrees to become a State, I might have to change my vote to Ted Cruz. WEIRD, a Canadian citizen, who's family came all the way up from Mexico...
EstR is an Establishment Republican, the RINOS, the Democrats in Republican clothing, the other half of the One Big Party.
The guys who control the money supply couldn't give two shits less who is donating money or who wins the silly election.
I respectfully disagree.
The ones who control the money supply also control the counting of the votes (which is what REALLY counts).
Your avatar pic reminds me of an old song. May I share it with you? It's pretty 'badass':
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EGFp7saTQEU
WB7's Dad died, you know. His Mom died two years ago (to the day). I'd say, by the quality of his artistry and insights, that he had two of the best parents that a man could wish for. The people/entities who REALLY control the 'money supply' couldn't give two shits and a dirty fuck about this fact (in fact, they CELEBRATE death and destruction).
I shouldn't have included this last paragraph. FUCK. Now i want a beer. Or a Scotch.
http://www.zerohedge.com/news/2015-09-15/back-power-again
If the money really IS 'worthless fiat paper', than they REALLY don't give a shit about WHO donates (in this statement, you are CORRECT).
Jeb! Bush... the criminal invasion entry port mortgage fraud donor map, same as Hillary's, add the mortgage fraud map ZH.
Waste of money......
A lot of people get paid during these things. Make careers. They also use workers like slave laborers and enjoy their unpaid campaign staff too much. Trade-offs. Interns. Trading off with blonde or brunette interns.
I stand corrected. A waste of other peoples money......
Mostly time and pussy. But the trade-offs. Oh the trade-offs.
Well I guess those folks in North and South Dakota, not to mention Wyoming and Idaho, must feel pretty much "left out" from the money trail. Their parts of the Money Map are white ... nuttin'. Maybe that's the way that they prefer things anyway.
Democracy is dead when we allow this kind of stuff to set political agendas.
I'd feel better about Trump being "outside the System" ... except that he made all of his money by being inside the System. Don't tell me for one second, that isn't gonna influence everything he does. It's everything.
Why try to buy a candidate from fly over country when California alone has the electoral votes to cancel out every vote from all of these states combined.... Idaho, Utah, Wyoming, North Dakota, South Dakota, Nebraska, Colorado, New Mexico, Kansas, Oklahoma and Nevada.......
But, but .... Every vote matters! Crap, I thought I could say that without throwing up in my mouth ... no such luck.
That's why I've printed up my own bumper stickers styled after the Hitlery theme that say: I'm ready for Oligarchy! The choice is clear; there isn't one.
huh! Makes you wonder why none one of those cretins that get elected and whine about money in politics ever offered a Const amendment prohibiting contributions of any kind to pols you dont posess the right to vote for... And now, a huge bunch of imbeciles from the right will completely fail to understand the merits of that idea.
was the fundraising leader in the first half of 2016
I thought I only went to sleep for an hour.
ya Bloomberg is so honest
Best spoooky story ever: "Every time you dial 911, someone sends a check to Donald Trump!"
How come China's not on the map?
Favorite Trade Partner is exepted not unlike AIPAC is exepted from certain rules.
The map for Donald Trump represents how much money has accidentally fallen out of his pocket into the folds of seat cushions wherever he has sat.
(you made me spit coffee all over my keyboard)....
.... since trumpo is self-funding, it is harder indeed to get a handle on how much sincere backing he has, vs folks who want to hear him jabber for entertainment. it would be damn funny if the primaries came along and he got zero votes. (sigh...not too likely.)
Oh, btw, the WSJ just came out with this... Chief Engineer Yellen...Printers to Warp 9
http://www.wsj.com/articles/price-tag-of-bernie-sanders-proposals-18-tri...
Yes, $18 trillion...
Standard Disclaimer: The man needs to be put down quickly and quietly, so he can continue to vote Democrat in the afterlife.
Where is Israel on the map? I don't see it.
The colony you are looking for is in the north east of the country in a little place called New York.
Don't thank me - I can't remove it.
"My greatest flaw. I surround myself with idiots."
- Victor von Doom
They could replace all the politicians with open source software for less.money.
Interesting post, but I suspect the first four maps are probably just a reflection of were most of the population is. SF, LA, Dallas, Houston, Chicago, New York, DC, and Miami and a few other urban centers covers all the rich folk in the country. Clearly rich Democrats and Republicans live close to each other.
The Trump map is compelling. He really is self financing something to ponder...
Because Trump is instantly recognizable and known, and draws all of the media attention he needs, his campaign could well be the least expensive in recent memory. Just a jet, a few staffers, and his twitter account.
I think I just found a trillion dollar coin under the cushion in my couch, if it's real I want to donate it to Trump and show up on that map!
Bernie Sanders - small contributions to a small minded man
Trump's biggest supporters are Israel supporters (but America firsters) and he does not need their money - yet. Even the RIM - Reality Impaired Media - is giving him free advertising face time.
Completely irrelevant. The office of the presidency is entertainment for the dumasses - mostly insignificant. We all know who the real power players are, and I can assure you 'they' do not reside at 1600 Pennsylvania Ave!
True that! Just ask Kennedy.
"My greatest flaw. I surround myself with idiots."
- Victor von Doom