America's Road to Wealth

Chapter 93 Father and son are of the same mind

Since the [-]s, the cost of Ah Chou's election has been getting higher and higher.

The sum of the campaign funds spent in the 1996 general election reached 4.8 million US dollars.

The high cost of elections has set a historical record——

Well, in fact, this record will be refreshed every time for many years.

In this context, the vast majority of candidates themselves simply cannot afford the astronomical campaign expenditures.

They have to rely on peripheral organizations, especially the rich and interest groups, to carry out their work.

Also in 1996, the sum of the 350 million small donors of the incumbent and his contenders was less than the combined contributions of the 45 corrective action committees.

Simply put, it is the funds provided by 350 million individuals.

Not as much money as 145 teams.

The political action committee is a feature here.

It is basically a political organization of interest groups.

For most interest groups, the best way to intervene in election activities is in the name of the "Orthodox Action Committee".

This is the model for elections as large as the general leadership, as small as the election of a district councilor.

Vulgar and easy to understand, to put it bluntly, it is actually "one dollar, one vote".

It's September, and Tarrant County's official election season hasn't even started yet.

But as stipulated, individual candidates and their teams.

Fundraising can already be done, and preparations for speeches and subsequent work have begun.

In the office, they are all real people.

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

Faced with his blunt question, Dwayne turned to look at Alexander, who nodded.

Devine said: "This is just the beginning, and we have raised $14 in funding."

Speaking of this, Dwyane was a little upset.

Because usually at this time, when Dwyane himself came out to campaign.

Generally during this period, the funds he can raise will often not exceed one hundred thousand US dollars.

And Alexander Smith became a monk halfway, everything was prepared improvised.

As a result, at the same time, Alexander raised more funds than he had before.

Just so angry.

Of course, Devine also understands that this is mainly because Alexander has a good image and reputation among farmers in Tarrant County, especially in the southeastern region of Tarrant County.

Hearing that Alexander was going to stand for election, these farmers were very generous in writing checks.

Amounts range from a few hundred to thousands of dollars.

When Dwyane, there was no support for this part.

Dwayne has always been a city guy, and the farmers don't like him at all.

"14, so little?" Abel said.

Only $14, which is too little.

He bought two F350s, both of which cost over two hundred thousand dollars.

But he doesn't really have any idea, he only knows that Lao Mei's general election cost is exaggerated.

All are calculated in billions.

Even in the 2016 general election, the combined campaign funds of the two candidates reached $80 billion.

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

Now Alexander is only participating in the Tarrant County election, and the funds cannot be so exaggerated.

"It's already quite a lot," Devine said. "The fundraising has just begun. Looking at the current situation, if everything goes well. Alexander may break through a million dollars!"

In the last Tarrant County mayoral election, the combined funds of the two candidates were $196 million.

This time Dwyane felt that Alexander should be much better than last time.

Abel didn't know whether 14 was more or less, so he asked a question again.

"That's right. Dad, I remember you are an elephant party.

Before the competition, shouldn't there be a party election?I didn't even listen to you. "

"Here." Alexander pointed to Devine, "My rival in the Elephant Party is sitting in front of you now."

Dwayne couldn't help but smile.

Alexander is old elephant party.

Along with Alexander's father, Alex Smith.

The Smith family had never personally participated in the governance activities in Tarrant County before.

However, the father and son have always been very generous to the various campaigns in Tarrant County.

The one that Zhengzhi donated money to was called a foot, and he has always been one of the well-known donors of 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 people in the Elephant Party in Tarrant County supported him.

And Dwyane, the number one player, has failed twice in a row.

No one believed him anymore.

In the end, Alexander had a talk with Devine, and Devine chose to compromise without bloodshed, and gave Alexander the opportunity to charge.

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

Abel nodded again.

Next, he didn't know what to ask.

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

Whether it is the original body or the traverser, they all have a half-knowledge about this aspect.

All he knew was that he was campaigning in the United States.

Glossy green paper is the most important.

So when I came back this time, besides buying a farm for the rock security as a headquarters training base.

He just came back to give money to the old man.

It's just that he is also clear about sending money blatantly and directly.

Should not be allowed.

Although Laomei is engaged in green paper politics, it still needs a layer of skin.

That is to say, it will make it look better, and you can't send money directly.

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

He said directly: "Dwayne.

Let's put it this way, if I want to donate $100 million to Mr. Alexander Smith, what should I do? "

"A million 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 unheard of for a single political donor to donate $100 million at a time, it's rare.

"I don't think it's enough." Abel thought for a while, and said again: "How about two million dollars."

Abel checked.

In the last Tarrant election, the total funds of the two candidates were almost 200 million US dollars.

He doesn't allow his father to lose, he doesn't allow others to have what his father doesn't have.

Since the old man is willing to help him, of course he has to push behind him.

200 million US dollars is only enough for the most common option fee for a Gulfstream G400.

But if it can help Alexander's first step, go solid and well.

Then double it a few times, and he won't blink his eyes.

Even if Alexander is really successful now, it doesn't matter that it is not good for his business.

What matters is the model, as long as it really guarantees success.

That's the model in which Dad stepped forward and he contributed money and effort to support behind the scenes.

This is called the unity of father and son, and its benefits cut through gold.

(End of this chapter)