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RNC document mocks donors, plays on ‘fear’

03/03/2010 5:46 pm 1 comment

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.”

The presentation was delivered by RNC Finance Director Rob Bickhart to top donors and fundraisers at a party retreat in Boca Grande, Florida on February 18, a source at the gathering said.

In neat PowerPoint pages, it lifts the curtain on the often-cynical terms of political marketing, displaying an air of disdain for the party’s donors that is usually confined to the barroom conversations of political operatives.

To read this article in its entirety and to view slides from the presentation visit Politico.com.

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Wow! I am really surprised that Roland did not run an article about this on CNN.com. This is a major story and needs to be in the forefront. It seems as if this issue is being ignored and will disappear in a few days. Everyone in the country that's tired of the Republican BS should be talking about their fear campaign. The more light shed on the subject the better for all.

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