GOP Donors Revolt Against Republican-Led Government Shutdown

Shutdown Fury

Republican donors are pushing back against the Tea Party-led shutdown—and some are withholding funds. By David Freedlander.

Published Oct. 3 2013 5:45AM EDT

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On a Monday last month, Rep. Greg Walden, chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee, met with some top GOP donors for lunch at Le Cirque on Lexington Avenue in Manhattan.

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GOP Donors Revolt Against Republican-Led Government Shutdown

Republican donors are pushing back against the Tea Party-led shutdown—and some are withholding funds. By David Freedlander.

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