For much of recent history, the Republicans presented themselves as the party of business. Pro-low taxes and anti-regulations, the business community regularly and enthusiastically supported Republican candidates over Democrats. According to Demos, for-profit businesses were responsible for $71.8 million in disclosed Super PAC funding in the 2012
Concerns Over Tea Party-Led Shutdown Threaten GOP’s Support From Big Business
GOP’s support for the shutdown and a debt default have business leaders questioning their political allegiances.