Big business bought political influence. The bill is now due.
Brunswick and Echelon Insights asked registered voters in late June what they would tell America’s chief executive officers if they had the chance. Only 3% said anything about politics.
Before any CEOs breathe a sigh of relief, the same poll asked about contributing to the president’s new White House ballroom. That was the most damaging thing a company could do, worse than endorsing his policies outright, at a net negative of 37 points.
The bill for using money to buy political influence is about to arrive and CEOs who think the safe course is staying out of politics will find they already signed for it.
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