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Populist Reform of the Democratic Party
In reply to the discussion: Hillary donors WILL support any Democratic Presidential candidate [View all]Cosmic Kitten
(3,498 posts)21. That's the question/point...
        Would the money run the other way?
The downside of a Populist Democratic
president is a possible hit to profits and/or taxes.
A republican president would represent a radicalization
of policies, possibly leading to a contagion of war.
Of the two options, Big Money is better served
by the Populists.  I think Big Money understands
that stable markets, and increasing productivity
if preferable to the inevitable carnage of a 
republican dominated Govt..
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                        Hillary donors WILL support any Democratic Presidential candidate [View all]
							Cosmic Kitten
							Mar 2015
							OP
                        
        
        It is delusional to think Wall Street is going to shovel money at anyone serious about reining in
        TheKentuckian
        Mar 2015
        #1
      
        
        Shifting the blame? They detect the stench now which is why some don't bother
        TheKentuckian
        Mar 2015
        #18
      
        
        Surefire business as usual. A safer bet to keep the trains running on time BUT
        TheKentuckian
        Mar 2015
        #9
      
        
        Wall Street donated to the Warren Senate campaign, they would probably donate again.
        Thinkingabout
        Mar 2015
        #26
      
        
        What about other possible candidates who have received Wall Street funds?
        Thinkingabout
        Mar 2015
        #30
      
        
        I got you, never thought it was the money, just wonder why some dwells on it so much.
        Thinkingabout
        Mar 2015
        #33
      
        
        I don't think it has to be Hillary Clinton, plenty of Democrats would be acceptable but the ones
        TheKentuckian
        Mar 2015
        #13
      
        
        How does electing corporatist going to make sure they don't get nominated?
        TheKentuckian
        Mar 2015
        #19
      
        
        I agree, there needs to be balance, wall street is smart enough to hedge bets
        whereisjustice
        Mar 2015
        #16
      
  