Cain said large donors to presidential campaigns frequently get ambassadorships or other plum positions in exchange for their support. If Trump wins, the pool of supporters would be smaller and likely less traditional, providing donors like Thiel with a clear path to access and power. "It's probably not a bad bet to make," said Cain. "The odds aren't great, but they aren't zero."

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