Myth- Republicans are the party of big business?

Myth- Republicans are the party of big business?

Matthew Jones (Political Science Instructor) gives expert video advice on: Myth- A small group of powerful families run the US Government?; Myth- Big business runs our government?; Myth- Big business is against environmental legislation? and more...

The truth is, that Business does tend to give a little bit more to the Republican Party. Historically, definitely a hundred years ago, Business has been closely associated with the Republican Party. But more recently, in the last twenty or thirty years, Business really has focused more on giving more to the candidate that it thinks will win. Business giving money to candidates to them is an investment. They want to make the best investment, which means the one that will pay off. If you give money to a candidate that's not going to win, that doesn't pay off. The candidates who tend to win, tend to be the candidates who are already in office -- the incumbents. So, Business always gives to incumbents. If the Democrats hold the majority of offices, then Business will give the majority of its money to Democrats. If it's Republicans, vice versa.