Koch Brothers' Political Machine Intends To Spend Nearly $1 Billion On 2016 Election

Americans for Prosperity Foundation chairman and Koch Industries Executive Vice President David H. Koch listens to speakers during the Defending the American Dream Summit at the Washington Convention Center on Nov. 4, 2011 in Washington, D.C. NEWARK, N.J. - Add Chris Christie to the list of prospective candidates for president now taking donations, a group of Republicans that might ultimately top two dozen. But for all the flurry of activity in the GOP race, set off last month by former Florida Gov. Jeb Bush and amplified by 2012 nominee Mitt Romney, some of the party's most sought-after donors appear content to let things shake out a bit before making a commitment to any one candidate.

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