Ethics

GOP Fundraising Document Shows Contempt for Donors

By Ed Brayton

Politico reports on a Republican fundraising document that was given to them, a Powerpoint presentation on how to convince wealthy contributors to cough up the cash through simplistic fear-mongering.

The Republican National Committee plans to raise money this election cycle through an aggressive campaign capitalizing on "fear" of President Barack Obama and a promise to "save the country from trending toward socialism."

The strategy was detailed in a confidential party fundraising presentation, obtained by POLITICO, which also outlines how "ego-driven" wealthy donors can be tapped with offers of access and "tchochkes."

Full post as published by Dispatches from the Culture Wars on March 06, 2010 (boomark / email).