“One characteristic of many of the donors in the Kochs network was private ownership of their businesses, placing them in a low-profile category that Fortune once dubbed the invisible rich”(Mayer, 17). Furthermore, the Koch brothers have successfully taken advantage of this, by contributing to politicians whom they believe will support their interests. In addition, those politicians who, historically have not cooperated with the Koch brothers, face the loss of their financial support and, therefore, increase the risk of not being able to put on a campaign, that could result in winning election for the office they seek. “The Koch Industries PAC donated $43,000 to Walker’s gubernatorial campaign, and David Koch donated $1 million to the Republican Governors Association in 2010”(Mayer,
“One characteristic of many of the donors in the Kochs network was private ownership of their businesses, placing them in a low-profile category that Fortune once dubbed the invisible rich”(Mayer, 17). Furthermore, the Koch brothers have successfully taken advantage of this, by contributing to politicians whom they believe will support their interests. In addition, those politicians who, historically have not cooperated with the Koch brothers, face the loss of their financial support and, therefore, increase the risk of not being able to put on a campaign, that could result in winning election for the office they seek. “The Koch Industries PAC donated $43,000 to Walker’s gubernatorial campaign, and David Koch donated $1 million to the Republican Governors Association in 2010”(Mayer,