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neurotech1
I wouldn't read too much into this. A large number of companies split there political capital between the parties, to 'hedge their bets'.
atacrawl
But don't you think that this practice is indicative of a larger problem -- that regardless of which major party is in power, corporations can't lose?
neurotech1
Yes, though the larger problem is that major corporations can have "the best democracy money can buy".
cynwoody
Ah, but corporations can lose — if they don't contribute to the right politicians.

Politicians should be required to wear NASCAR uniforms, so that we would know who owns them.

AndyKelley
Why would they support opposing parties, instead of simply supporting neither party?
cjoh
Is there any evidence that they haven't sponsored this event in the past?
chrismealy
CPAC isn't just a regular Republican thing. It's super super right wing. It's John Birch Society-level wingnuts.
[dead] chrismealy
CPAC isn't just a regular Republican thing. It's super super right wing. It's John Birch Society-level wingnuts.
ed2417
According to the article, it sounds like they are doing this to push Google+ .