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Related: Editorials & Other Articles, Issue Forums, Alliance Forums, Region ForumsI believe this is a DU FIRST
I'm getting up in years. I don't remember this ever happening before. An anonymous DUer is offering to match dollar for dollar up to the maximum $3,500 donation on the special election for the US House December second. This offer is good through Monday morning.
Tennessee's 7th Congressional District is holding a special election to replace a disgraced Republican who sold out his constituents to pass Trump's budget and immediately resigned. We can narrow the House Majority even more if we flip this seat We can force a vote on releasing the Epstein files against Donald Trump and Mike Johnson's wishes.
We currently have raised $4,701. So this is the starting point for the match.
In other words, your donation will be doubled.
This is for Aftyn Behn TN-7.
Donate here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/duforaftyn
Please give this an R and help keep this kicked for the weekend!
OS
berniesandersmittens
(13,129 posts)Beartracks
(14,488 posts)FakeNoose
(40,985 posts)Best of luck to Aftyn Behn!
yellow dahlia
(5,352 posts)underpants
(195,746 posts)lamp_shade
(15,424 posts)hedda_foil
(16,964 posts)CousinIT
(12,402 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,642 posts)RainCaster
(13,520 posts)Let's keep flipping Rs
cliffside
(1,632 posts)"Schwed was born in New York. Schwed's father, Frederick Schwed, was a member of the New York Curb Exchange (renamed in 1953 to AMEX).[3]
He was a professional trader on Wall Street, but lost much of his wealth in the stock market crash of 1929. He subsequently published a children's book, Wacky, the Small Boy, and later, Where Are the Customers' Yachts?[4][5] Published in 1940 by Simon & Schuster (New York), the book is often cited by finance people such as Warren Buffett, Jack Bogle, and Michael Lewis as one of the most authentic, timeless, hilarious, and true descriptions of the culture of Wall Street and investment firms.[6][7]"
HAB911
(10,372 posts)Wild blueberry
(8,213 posts)Skittles
(170,457 posts)as do you, Omaha Steve
Horseshoeluck
(5 posts)KS Toronado
(23,491 posts)she'll have a roll over like last Tuesday's results I betting.
VTderry
(106 posts)Thanks for the opportunity, anonymous DUer!
Hekate
(100,133 posts)mahina
(20,567 posts)And reccing
Gaugamela
(3,402 posts)70sEraVet
(5,383 posts)My thanks to the generous donor! I was going to make a donation anyway, but NOW it goes twice as far!!!
PoliWrangler
(160 posts)Keeping it kicked
FarPoint
(14,663 posts)Thank you donor from DU on this support....essential win this seat....
spanone
(141,258 posts)democrank
(12,455 posts)RussBLib
(10,479 posts)Lochloosa
(16,695 posts)RussBLib
(10,479 posts)OK, fist bump!
love_katz
(3,230 posts)And R.
gademocrat7
(11,864 posts)ancianita
(43,178 posts)pat_k
(12,888 posts)Upthevibe
(10,141 posts)Thanks for your post!
bagimin
(1,687 posts)MLAA
(19,695 posts)summer_in_TX
(4,074 posts)👍
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,773 posts)Thanks, Omaha Steve!..........
Cadfael
(1,359 posts)Made a small donation
Thanks for all you do for DU Steve!
calimary
(89,451 posts)BlueWavePsych
(3,319 posts)FemDemERA
(740 posts)SunSeeker
(57,987 posts)niyad
(130,919 posts)tavernier
(14,401 posts)NBachers
(19,320 posts)Lonestarblue
(13,363 posts)Jimi du Ranty
(45 posts)Omaha Steve
(108,816 posts)We have raised $1,255 for the match so far.
OS
Imalittleteapot
(3,421 posts)58Sunliner
(6,274 posts)Farmer-Rick
(12,556 posts)If not for Gerrymandering we would be much bluer.
sarchasm
(1,297 posts)Hey Joe
(525 posts)KPN
(17,248 posts)CrispyQ
(40,853 posts)You are awesome, Steve!
on edit: The donor, too, which was implied but should be stated!
2 Meow Momma
(6,876 posts)Im working with the Indivisible group that represents this District, Dist 7. Join a zoom call with Ezra Levin of Indivisible (national) on Thursday of this week to hear what you can do to help besides donating money. https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/869063/
The repub has Bezos $ and other billionaires contributing millions against Behn. She is taking only grassroots $, no PAC $.
Find out how you can join the community that upends this red district at https://www.aftynforcongress.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawN8WYBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJenI0MTRCQnk5RnliM3VRc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHufvDMmGzFN7OT2uClc5YDrOOkUDjAQjU8a3iA9Las1hUBNFJ7-42dSEf957_aem_6NfYhI9Opht-0Xy5kNChlQ
pat_k
(12,888 posts)The data is mixed, but if you are from somewhere perceived as having "no clue" about the concerns of the people you are calling, it can do more harm than good. I sent money to the campaign, but I also sent money to the TN state Democratic party.
Strengthening state party infrastructure and outreach packs a punch. State parties know their issues and voters. Campaigns that are perceived to "parachute in" without tight coordination with a strong state party infrastructure are less effective.
https://www.tndp.org/
https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/08/upshot/the-trouble-with-campaign-volunteers.html?unlocked_article_code=1.zk8.mQSi.G3QzBfyveJKQ&smid=nytcore-android-share
2 Meow Momma
(6,876 posts)so few people answer an unknown caller. If thats true, calling from a person that doesnt know local issues should nullify the concern, but no system is going to be flaw free.
Thank you so much for your donation to her campaign and the TNDP! It is so needed and appreciated. People seem to write off good candidates in red states. Aftyn is out knocking doors every day. Shes fighting hard. She inspires me to do the same.
pat_k
(12,888 posts)2 Meow Momma
(6,876 posts)tonekat
(2,490 posts)defacto7
(14,162 posts)cliffside
(1,632 posts)Omaha Steve
(108,816 posts)FakeNoose
(40,985 posts)Go Aftyn!

2 Meow Momma
(6,876 posts)Kicking for support for a House seat flip from very red to blue!