Trump May Need Personal Money to Fund Campaign

The transcript discusses Donald Trump's campaign financing, highlighting his self-funding approach and comparing it to Hillary Clinton's more traditional fundraising methods. Clinton's campaign has significantly outpaced Trump's in terms of funds raised and cash on hand. The discussion also touches on Clinton's strategic spending to define Trump early, similar to Obama's 2012 strategy against Romney. The role of the Republican National Committee in supporting Trump's campaign is also examined, noting their different spending strategies compared to the Democratic National Committee.

What amount did Donald Trump loan to his campaign during the primaries?

• $75 million

• $25 million

• $55 million

• $100 million

How much did Hillary Clinton's campaign raise in comparison to Donald Trump's $3.1 million in a month?

• $26.4 million

• $20 million

• $15 million

• $10 million

What is the main focus of the Clinton campaign's spending strategy before the convention?

• To save money for later

• To define Donald Trump early

• To invest in infrastructure

• To focus on down-ballot candidates

How many staff members does the Trump campaign have compared to the Clinton campaign?

• 200 vs 600

• 100 vs 500

• 300 vs 800

• 70 vs 700

What is a potential downside of the Republican Party focusing on supporting Donald Trump?

• It may reduce focus on down-ballot candidates

• It could increase overall spending

• It might lead to a lack of media coverage

• It could cause internal party conflicts