The Young Turks - 07.30.14: Political Fundraising, GOP, Professional Cuddler, Flight Attendant & Social Media

Cenk hosting. Democrat Michelle Nunn has been involved in a plan to make fundraising their #1 priority over anything else. Of the estimated 2500 hours of campaign time in the upcoming election, they planned to spend more than 2200 hours raising money. With this kind of commitment to raising money, the politicians that get elected obviously give their attention to the people that gave them money. Cenk points out how Conservatives are losing the gay rights battle because in this rare instance, there is actually more money on the gay rights side than the anti-rights side. Memos to Nunn reveal that her position on Israel is based on who gives her the most campaign funds. She also will stand with the business community only because they are one of the most lucrative sources of cash. Now that it’s becoming clearer that LGBT rights are winning the argument in America, their deep pockets are coming after Republicans to get them to switch positions in their favor. Lobbyists are now working for LGBT groups to make this happen, one even headed by the author of the DOMA, which was against gay rights. Republicans blocked a bill that would limit U.S. companies from moving their businesses overseas to avoid American taxes. Ana joins Cenk for SCS. A woman that offers a cuddling service for $60/hour is making a fortune and has decided to grow her business. A flight attendant on a plane full of music festival attendees told the people that they will be confronted by a drug bust on the ground, allowing them to get rid of their drugs before landing. Many people are pissed at this flight attendant for tipping them off. Basketball player Matt Barnes asked his twitter followers to help find the suspect in the murder of his aunt. The move quickly netted results, as the suspect was turned over to the police very soon after. A portion of our Young Turks Main Show from July 30, 2014. For more go to http://www.tytmembership.com