Charles Koch has no plans to back a candidate in Republican primary

[brooklynite]

Source: USA Today

WASHINGTON — Billionaire industrialist Charles Koch said Wednesday he’s unlikely to back a candidate in the crowded Republican presidential primary, the latest sign that one of the most influential figures in conservative politics seems less than enthusiastic about his choices.

“I have no plans to support anybody in the primary now,” Koch told USA TODAY during a wide-ranging interview that touched on politics, his management theories and what he views as increasing threats to free speech at universities.

Asked what he wants to hear from Republican contenders vying for his support, Koch said: “It’s not only what they say.”

“If they start saying things we think are beneficial overall and will change the trajectory of the country, then that would be good, but we have to believe also they’ll follow through on it, and by and large, candidates don’t do that.”


Read more: http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/elections/2015/11/11/charles-koch-no-backing-candidate-republican-primary/75576772/

[hedda_foil]

1. ^^^^^

[Fearless]

2. 'Scuse me whilist I warm up the band...

[cindyperry2010]

3. does anybody

believe this bullshit?

[Jack Rabbit]

4. He may be a right wing moron, but he's a good businessman

It's wise of him to cut his losses.

[cstanleytech]

5. I bet they will focus more on Congress than the office of President because Congress can override

a veto and if they control enough of Congress they can pretty much write whatever laws they want.

[juxtaposed]

7. they already have congress

[cstanleytech]

8. Yes so they will want to keep it so they will focus on it more plus they have seen how much better

it is to have Congress under their thumbs obeying them than just the President.

[juxtaposed]

9. you could leave "than just the president" out.

i don't think they own obama

[cstanleytech]

14. The point is they realize now that the return of their investment for owning any President

is inferior to the return of their investment to own Congress.

[DhhD]

19. They do not want to lose, Their Congress, to the down ticket of Bernie Sanders.

Clowns cannot be trusted. Let's see if they will go against third way. Looking forward to the observations.

[juxtaposed]

6. the kock boys said about a year ago they were going local.

states
Counties
Cities
Towns
Judges
going local is where it's at for the kock boys

[uncle ray]

10. he's saving it for the general election.

[freshwest]

11. He'd announced previously he'd be going to local, county and state government positions.

The quadrennial circus does matter when those elected get into D.C. to duplicate their fascist ways on the national level. But that power comes from the states, and that's where he's said his money is going to be.

He's doing great with that, they are screwing up all they can, really affecting lives in an 'in your face' manner. The Koch dynasty won't stop buying the media and training elected officials to do their bidding.

Their ultimate goal is the possession of the land itself.

[turbinetree]

12. Oldie but goodies............and the corruption by the U.S. Supreme Court..............

And the Koch double speak........................

Honk---------------for a political revolution Bernie 2016

[BumRushDaShow]

13. They made a gamble and their guy lost

http://www.politicususa.com/2015/09/20/koch-brothers-crushed-chosen-candidate-scott-walker.html

So they are taking their ball home as apparently, based on the OP, they have decided not to back Rubio as was earlier hypothesized.

[yardwork]

15. Rubio was spouting Koch talk in the debate.

[FSogol]

18. The more telling sign is that none of the GOP candidates criticize Rubio.

The Koch Bros have instituted a no-criticism policy to protect the water-guppling empty suit.

[yardwork]

20. Great.

[emulatorloo]

16. I wouldn't believe Koch if his tongue came notarized.

Last I heard, they were thinking about purchasing Rubio.

[daleo]

17. "We will buy the winner after the primaries are over"

That's how I read it.