Chapter 93

Chapter 93 Father and son unite, strength breaks gold

Since the 1970s, the cost of electing Ah Chou has become increasingly high.

The amount of money spent on the campaign in the 1996 general election amounted to 480 million USD.

High election costs set a new record...

In fact, this record will be continuously updated for many years.

In this context, the vast majority of candidates themselves simply cannot afford to pay large campaign expenses.

They must rely on peripheral institutions, including wealthy and interest groups, to do their work. Also in 1996, the total of 3.5 million small donors from the current Great Dynasty and pretenders was less than the total contributions of 145 Orthodox action committees.

Simply put, this is the amount provided by 3.5 million individuals.

Not as much money as 145 teams.

The Political Action Committee is a special body here.

Essentially a political organization of interest groups. For most interest groups, the best way to interfere in elections is on behalf of the "Affirmative Action Committee."

This is the model for everything from general elections to district councilor elections.

Vulgar and understandable. To put it bluntly, it is essentially "one dollar, one vote."

It's September and Tarrant County's official election season has yet to begin. But as a rule, individual candidates and their teams.

You can now donate and start preparing your speeches and further work.

In the office, they are all real people.

Looking at Dwyane, Abel said bluntly: "How much money do you have now?"

Faced with her direct question, Dwayne turned to Alexander, who nodded.

"This is just the beginning and we have already raised $140,000 in funding," Devine said.

Speaking of this, Dwayne felt a bit uncomfortable. Because it's usually at that time, when Dwyane is on the campaign trail.

Normally during this period, the amount of money he can raise will usually not exceed one hundred thousand US dollars.

But Alexander Smith was halfway to becoming a monk, everything was temporarily prepared.

As a result, at the same time, Alexander raised more capital than before.

I am very angry. Of course, Devine also understood that this was mainly because Alexander had a good image and reputation among Tarrant County farmers, especially in the southeastern area of ​​Tarrant County.

Knowing that Alexander was about to run for office, these farmers were very generous in writing checks.

The amount can range from a few hundred to a few thousand USD.

When Devine, there is no support for this part.

Dwayne has always been a city guy and the farmers don't like him at all. "140,000, is that so little?" Abel said.

Only 140,000 USD, too little.

He bought two F350s, both costing over two hundred thousand dollars.

However, he really had no clue, he only knew that the cost of electing the great commander in America was excessive.

calculated in billions. Even in the 2016 general election, the combined campaign funds of the two candidates amounted to 8 billion USD.

But that was later, and it was a national election.

Now Alexander only participates in elections in Tarrant County and the amount of donations cannot be so exaggerated.

"It's been a lot." "The fundraising is just getting started. Given the current situation, if all goes well," Devine said. Alexander can reach 1 million USD! »

In the recent Tarrant County gubernatorial election, the total funding for both candidates was $1.96 million.

This time Dwyane felt that Alexander was much better than last time.

Abel didn't know if 140,000 was a lot or a little so he asked again.

"That's right, Dad, I remember you're an elephant. Before competing, shouldn't there be a party election? I don't even listen to you. "

"This." Alexander pointed at Devine: "My opponent from the Elephant Party is now sitting in front of you."

Dwayne couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Alexander is an old elephant.

Also with Alexander's father, Alex Smith. The Smith family had never been personally involved in Tarrant County politics before.

But father and son were always very generous in the various campaigns undertaken in Tarrant County.

Zhengzhi raised money for the so-called paws and was always one of the prominent donors to the Elephant Party in Tarrant County.

This allowed the Smith family to have a lot of prestige and connections within the Elephant Party in Tarrant County.

This time, Alexander stood up and many members of the Tarrant County Elephant Party supported him. And Dwyane, the number one player, has failed twice in a row.

People don't trust him anymore.

In the end, Alexander and Devine talked, and Devine chose to compromise without bloodshed, giving Alexander the opportunity to attack.

Alexander also became the candidate elected by the Tarrant County Elephant Party this time.

Abel nodded again. Then he didn't know what to ask.

Because of this kind of thing, he is actually very strange.

Whether they were infinitives or time travelers, they all had a half-hearted understanding of this aspect.

He only knew that he was campaigning in the United States.

Green paper is the most important. So when he returned this time, in addition to buying a farm to ensure the security of the rock as the headquarters' training base.

He came back to give his dad some money.

It's just that he also knew and sent money blatantly and directly.

unauthorized.

Although Laomei is committed to implementing a green paper policy, it still needs a layer of skin. That means it will look better and you won't be able to deposit money directly.

The people present were all his people, and he didn't bother to consult people in the industry.

He said bluntly, "Dwayne."

In other words, if I want to give a million dollars to Mr. Alexander Smith, what should I do? "

"One million US dollars?" Dwayne's eyes widened. It's not that Devine has never seen money. As a member of Tarrant County, he is also a millionaire.

But in Tarrant County, it's not unusual for a political donor to give $1 million at a time.

"I don't think that's enough." Abel thought for a moment and then said: "How about two million dollars?"

Abel checked.

In the recent election in Tarrant, the total donation of the two candidates was nearly 2 million USD. He did not let his father lose, he did not allow others to have what his father did not have.

The old man was willing to help, so of course he had to push later.

Two million dollars is hardly enough for the most popular option premium for a Gulfstream G400.

But if you can help Alexander take the first step, it will be stable and good.

Even if he is doubled, he will not blink. Even if Alexander were truly successful now, it wouldn't matter if it didn't benefit his business.

This model is important as long as it truly guarantees success.

This is the model that the father stepped forward and contributed financially and worked to support behind the scenes.

This is called unity between father and son and its benefits are worth its weight in gold.

(end of this chapter)