JEB!'s Donors Balk At Pricey Demands

(International Business Times) - As Jeb Bush tries to amass a big enough fundraising haul to intimidate his GOP presidential competitors, his demands are rubbing some supporters the wrong way. Mid-level Republican donors are feeling priced out and ticked off, because Bush is asking for sizable sums without offering the expected courtesies in return. Several Republican insiders -- none with ties to GOP 2016 hopefuls and some of whom have worked for the Bush family in previous campaigns -- told International Business Times about incidents where once-reliable donors have begun to balk at requests from Bush’s team.

“Gov. Bush has not made a decision on if he will move forward with a potential campaign,” said Allie Brandenburger, spokesperson for Bush, when asked about donor unhappiness. "He is encouraged by the support he has received from a broad range of stakeholders across the country."

Bush is still likely to announce impressive fundraising totals when his Right to Rise PAC reveals its first quarter fundraising totals -- potentially hitting the target of raking in $100 million by March 31. Read more.