Since the 1970s, the cost of A Chou elections has become increasingly high.

The total campaign funds spent in the 1996 election reached $480 million.

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

Well, actually this record has been refreshed every time for many years.

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

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

Also in 1996, the combined contributions of 3.5 million small-dollar donors to the current leader and his rivals were less than the combined contributions of the 145 political action committees.

To put it simply, it is the funds provided by 3.5 million individuals.

Not as much funding as 145 teams.

The political action committee is a special feature here.

It is basically a political organization of interest groups.

For most interest groups, the best way to intervene in electoral activities is in the name of a "political action committee."

This is the model for elections ranging from the general election of a large leader to the election of a district councilor.

It’s vulgar and easy to understand. To put it bluntly, it’s actually “one dollar, one vote.”

It's September, and the official election season hasn't begun in Tarrant County yet.

But according to the regulations, the individual candidates and their teams.

It’s time to raise funds and start preparing for speeches and subsequent work.

In the office, we are all our own people.

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

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

Dwayne then said: "This is just the beginning. We have raised US$140,000 in funding so far."

When it comes to this matter, Dwayne feels a little unhappy.

Because usually at this time, DeWine himself comes out to campaign.

Generally during this period, the funds he can raise will often not exceed US$100,000.

As for Alexander Smith, who became a monk halfway, everything was improvised.

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

It's just...so angry.

Of course, Dwayne also understood that this was mainly because Alexander had a good image and reputation among farmers in Tarrant County, especially in the southeastern part of Tarrant County.

When they heard that Alexander was going to run for election, these farmers generously wrote checks.

Amounts range from a few hundred to thousands of dollars.

When Dwayne was here, there was no such support.

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

"140,000, is it so little?" Abel said.

It’s only US$140,000, which is too little.

He bought two F350s, both costing over two hundred thousand dollars.

However, he actually has no idea. He only knows that the election cost of the general election in the United States is exaggerated.

All are calculated in billions.

Even in the 2016 election, the combined campaign funds of the two candidates reached US$8 billion.

But that was later, and it 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." Dwayne said, "The fundraising has just begun. Looking at the current situation, if everything goes well, Alexander may be able to break through one million US dollars!"

In the last election for county commissioner in Tarrant County, the total funding of the two candidates was $1.96 million.

This time, Dwayne feels that Alexander should be much better than last time.

Abel didn't know whether 140,000 was too much or too little, so he asked another question.

"By the way. Dad, I remember you are an elephant party member.

Before the competition, shouldn't there be an intra-party campaign? I didn't even hear what you said."

"Here." Alexander pointed at Dwayne, "My opponent within the Elephant Party is sitting in front of you now."

Dwayne couldn't help but smile bitterly.

Alexander is an old elephant.

Together with Alexander's father, Alex Smith.

The Smith family has never personally participated in political activities in Tarrant County before.

But the father and son have always been generous in the various campaigns in Tarrant County.

Zhengzhi donated money to Na Yizu, and he has always been one of the famous donors of the Elephant Party in Tarrant County.

This gave the Smith family great reputation and connections within the Tarrant County Elephant Party.

This time Alexander stood up, and many people within the Tarrant County Elephant Party supported him.

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

No one believed him anymore.

In the end, Alexander and Dwayne had a conversation, and Dwayne chose to compromise without a fight, giving Alexander the opportunity to charge into battle.

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

Abel nodded again.

Next, he didn't know what to ask anymore.

Because this kind of thing is actually unfamiliar to him.

No matter the original person or the time traveler, they all know little about this aspect.

He only knows how to campaign in the United States.

The green paper is the most important thing.

So when I came back this time, in addition to buying a farm to use as a headquarters training base for Rock Security.

He just came back to give money to his father.

But he also knew it and gave away money blatantly and directly.

It should not be allowed.

Although the United States is engaged in green paper treatment, it still needs a layer of skin.

That is to say, I will make it look better, but I can’t just give money away.

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

He said directly: "Dwayne.

Let’s put it this way, if I want to donate one million dollars to Mr. Alexander Smith, what should I do?”

"A million dollars?" Dwayne's eyes widened.

It’s not like Dwayne has never seen money. As a Tarrant County congressman, he is also a multimillionaire.

But in Tarrant County, it's not unheard of for a single political donor to donate $1 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 it out.

In the last Tarrant election, the two candidates had a combined total of almost $2 million.

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

Since his father is willing to help him, of course he has to give him a push from behind.

Two million US dollars is only enough for the most common options on a Gulfstream G400.

But if it can help Alexander's first step, he will make a solid and good move.

No matter how many times it was repeated, he wouldn't even blink an eye.

Even if Alexander is really successful now, it doesn't matter that it has no benefit to his business.

The important thing is this model, as long as it can really guarantee success.

That is the model where the father comes forward and provides money and support behind the scenes.
Chapter completed!