Lobbying groups that represent the interests of a wide spectrum of major corporations in the United States, would like to see as President rather Hillary Clinton, the notorious billionaire Donald trump. The ratio concerning the support of presidential candidates among business circles — 2:1 in favor of Clinton, writes the Financial Times, the journalists who conducted a survey among American lobbyists.
The publication notes that some businesses that have traditionally supported the Republican party, this time unable to give their preference for the democratic candidate. At least half of the companies who usually supported Republicans, told the newspaper that they are going to side with Clinton, despite the fact that they have serious concerns about it.
Only a quarter of the interviewed lobby groups have stated their commitment to Donald Trump, who during his campaign has resorted to populism and sharply levelled at big business.
Lobbyist bill of Rains, which represents the interests of companies such as Cisco, General Electric and Procter & Gamble, explains that his clients Clinton will be the favorite, because “it is the lesser evil”.
“I do not like to speak negative words, but the situation is, because the other two candidates is a nightmare,” said Rains, Recalling the populist trump and the self-proclaimed socialist Bernie Sanders, who is trying to become a major candidate from the Democratic party.
“I think Clinton is among three main candidates best understands the problems and will listen. One of the key things that are important to companies, it is an opportunity to engage in dialogue with the President”, — he explained.
58th presidential elections will be held in the U.S. November 8, 2016. A preliminary vote on the selection of candidates from the Democratic and Republican parties held in the format of primaries in the 36 States of the Caucus — at 14. Finally the names of candidates will be announced at party congresses to be held in late summer.
