“Abound Solar also had strong backing from Republicans in Indiana who shared the hope that it could be a catalyst for new manufacturing jobs. The state’s GOP governor, Mitch Daniels, even supported an $11.85 million tax credit for the firm. ...two Abound investors were major Republican donors who have given more than $100,000 to Republicans in the last few years. ”  http://abcnews.go.com/Blotter/abound-solar-400m-fed-loan-low-rating/story?id=15833266#.T20r1NVdwpo