Power is everything, and it is in the voter’s hands. These words can describe what the Republicans are being persuaded by Charles Koch to practice and give the citizens what is right and beneficial to them. It is also the reason why Koch is frustrated by the current Republican presidential candidate line up. They just do not represent his idea of a president and may not get his $ 900 million war chest.
Charles Koch initially ignored Donald Trump, but the reality of him carrying the banner for the Republican party is beginning to hit him. He strongly condemns the campaign strategy of Donald Trump, and Ted Cruz, who he says, are divisive leaders with nothing much to offer. The idea of America is the home of the free. Threatening to ban all Muslims and Mexicans is retrogressive for a country that enslaved 20% of its population for 450 years.
But how Koch handles the rise of Trump is becoming difficult with each passing day. The voters are increasingly conscious of what influence billionaires hold on the election. If he actively funds an anti-Trump campaign, it may backfire in his face and aid his ascendancy to the throne.
Charles Koch was born to Ford Koch, the founder of Koch Industries, in 1935. Together with his brother, David, they have grown the business from a turnover of $50 million annually to over $ 100 billion annually.
Koch is highly educated. He holds an Engineering Ph.D. from MIT. He is also one of the most influential business leaders in the country.
His use of money has rubbed the wrong shoulders. Obama famously blasted him saying he is a classic example of billionaires who want to purchase the voice of the people. It has not deterred Koch. He says he is ready to spend $ 900 million in the coming campaign, and nothing can stop him.
Koch has always described himself as a classical Libertarian with Reagan Republican political beliefs. He has used his massive wealth to bankroll policies and fund political campaigns all over the country.
His advocacy groups currently employ 1200 permanent employees and have offices in 107 towns across 45 states.
Charles Koch is Wichita-born and bred and now lives there. Liz, his wife of 43 years, describes it as a perfect place to bring up children and run a business.
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