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'''RINO backers''' are those who profit, either financially or politically, from presenting themselves as socially [[conservative]], but then back [[liberal]] [[Republicans]] just when it matters most.  In the [[2016 presidential election]], many RINO backers are supporting [[Jeb Bush]].  

'''RINO backers''' are those who profit, either financially or politically, from presenting themselves as socially [[conservative]], but then back [[liberal]] [[Republicans]] just when it matters most.  In the [[2016 presidential election]], many RINO backers are supporting [[Jeb Bush]].  

One example occurred in September 2012, when the [[media bullying]] of [[pro-life]] leader and candidate for the [[United States Senate|Senate]] from [[Missouri]] [[Todd Akin]] highlighted who sides with [[RINO]] or [[liberal]] positions when it counts most -- on the important social issues.  Seven weeks later, [[Richard Mourdock]] made a similar [[pro-life]] statement that caused more RINO backers to emerge from the woodwork.

Occasionally a controversy will flesh out the RINO backers.  One example occurred in September 2012, when the [[media bullying]] of [[pro-life]] leader and candidate for the [[United States Senate|Senate]] from [[Missouri]] [[Todd Akin]] highlighted who sides with [[RINO]] or [[liberal]] positions when it counts most -- on the important social issues.  Seven weeks later, [[Richard Mourdock]] made a similar [[pro-life]] statement that caused more RINO backers to emerge from the woodwork.

A major '''RINO backer''' is [[Karl Rove]], who is promoted by [[Fox News]] and typically opposes the real [[pro-life]] candidates.  Below is a list of RINO backers, and afterward a list of those who stand up for conservative principles.

A major '''RINO backer''' is [[Karl Rove]], who is promoted by [[Fox News]] and typically opposes the real [[pro-life]] candidates.  Below is a list of RINO backers, and afterward a list of those who stand up for conservative principles.