Brendan Nyhan

Classy RNC fundraising tactics

Politico’s Ben Smith obtained an internal fundraising presentation explaining the current fundraising tactics of the RNC:

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.

The presentation explains the Republican fundraising in simple terms.

“What can you sell when you do not have the White House, the House, or the Senate…?” it asks.

The answer: “Save the country from trending toward Socialism!”

Here are the visuals:
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Classy!