[timmins]

Does he need to compete on donations when he has his own billions (debate on amount notwithstanding)? What stops him from funding his own campaign when the remainder of the field are begging for high priced dinner entry fees and donations?

[3pt14159]

Nothing stops him from funding his own campaign, but the last presidential campaign cost about $5 billion, and most of Trump's money isn't exactly liquid. It's tied up in private corporations and long term deal structures.