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Omaha Steve

(108,450 posts) Fri Nov 7, 2025, 06:18 PM Nov 7

I 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

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I believe this is a DU FIRST (Original Post) Omaha Steve Nov 7 OP
K & R berniesandersmittens Nov 7 #1
KnR Beartracks Nov 7 #2
Kick - will donate! FakeNoose Nov 7 #3
K&R UTUSN Nov 7 #4
. yellow dahlia Nov 7 #5
Hey yes. I'm dropping $50. underpants Nov 7 #6
Keepin' it goin' lamp_shade Nov 7 #7
K&R hedda_foil Nov 7 #8
K & R! N/t CousinIT Nov 7 #9
Kick JMCKUSICK Nov 7 #10
Donated, from across the country RainCaster Nov 7 #11
Kick and done - "Where are the Customers' Yachts?" cliffside Nov 7 #12
Done HAB911 Nov 7 #13
Rec Wild blueberry Nov 7 #14
to that DUer: you ROCK! Skittles Nov 7 #15
K, R and donated Horseshoeluck Nov 7 #16
We need more women in Congress so I donated KS Toronado Nov 7 #17
Done! VTderry Nov 7 #18
KnR! Hekate Nov 7 #19
Kicking mahina Nov 7 #20
Just donated. Gaugamela Nov 7 #21
That's my district! 70sEraVet Nov 7 #22
k&r PoliWrangler Nov 7 #23
I am really crossing fingers and having positive thoughts for this special election. FarPoint Nov 7 #24
K&R spanone Nov 7 #25
K & R democrank Nov 7 #26
dropped $25 in the kitty nt RussBLib Nov 7 #27
I matched RussBLib, so double us up. Lochloosa Nov 7 #29
high five RussBLib Nov 7 #30
... Lochloosa Nov 7 #35
KICKED love_katz Nov 7 #28
K&R! gademocrat7 Nov 7 #31
I hope the money will make the difference. ancianita Nov 7 #32
Big challenges need bold supporters. So grateful to know the small donation I can make will be doubled! pat_k Nov 7 #33
Omaha Steve.....I just donated....... Upthevibe Nov 7 #34
k&r bagimin Nov 7 #36
Kicked in a little and thanks to you Omaha Steve and the generous matching DUer! MLAA Nov 7 #37
K & R summer_in_TX Nov 7 #38
K&R. Done, and for my original home state! KY_EnviroGuy Nov 7 #39
K&R Cadfael Nov 7 #40
K & R!!! calimary Nov 8 #41
Kick BlueWavePsych Nov 8 #42
kick FemDemERA Nov 8 #43
K & R SunSeeker Nov 8 #44
KNR niyad Nov 8 #45
Done and kick tavernier Nov 8 #46
Donated NBachers Nov 8 #47
Donated again. We need this win. Lonestarblue Nov 8 #48
Donated, Thanks for your post Jimi du Ranty Nov 8 #49
I had to up the goal to $7,500 Omaha Steve Nov 8 #50
Donated Imalittleteapot Nov 8 #51
Kick!! 58Sunliner Nov 8 #52
Tennessee could turn blue again Farmer-Rick Nov 8 #53
KnR, donated... nt sarchasm Nov 8 #54
Kicking and Rec'ing Hey Joe Nov 8 #55
Kicked! Maybe again ... saws this on my phone yesterday. KPN Nov 8 #56
DU & Omaha Steve, a democratic fund raising V-8 engine! CrispyQ Nov 8 #57
Volunteer to phone bank, too, and that can be done from anywhere! Link below. 2 Meow Momma Nov 8 #58
A small caution on phone banking from other states. pat_k Nov 8 #61
I hear that. I believe Aftyn has pre-recorded a call message since 2 Meow Momma Nov 8 #62
Thanks for the insight. I should also highlight hopium's audacious expansion fund targeting a set of state parties. pat_k Nov 8 #64
Kickety Kick 2 Meow Momma Nov 8 #59
I put something in the pot, happy to support. N/T tonekat Nov 8 #60
K$R defacto7 Nov 8 #63
Kick nt cliffside Nov 8 #65
Kick Omaha Steve Nov 8 #66
As of 8 a.m. Sunday, she's up to $7,064 FakeNoose Nov 9 #67
Let's go! We are close! 2 Meow Momma Nov 9 #68
Only $757 left on the donation match! nt 2 Meow Momma Nov 9 #69

cliffside

(1,582 posts)
12. Kick and done - "Where are the Customers' Yachts?"
Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 06:51 PM
Nov 7
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fred_Schwed

"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]"

KS Toronado

(23,064 posts)
17. We need more women in Congress so I donated
Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 07:13 PM
Nov 7

she'll have a roll over like last Tuesday's results I betting.

70sEraVet

(5,250 posts)
22. That's my district!
Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 07:35 PM
Nov 7

My thanks to the generous donor! I was going to make a donation anyway, but NOW it goes twice as far!!!

FarPoint

(14,560 posts)
24. I am really crossing fingers and having positive thoughts for this special election.
Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 07:58 PM
Nov 7

Thank you donor from DU on this support....essential win this seat....

pat_k

(12,665 posts)
33. Big challenges need bold supporters. So grateful to know the small donation I can make will be doubled!
Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 08:59 PM
Nov 7


Hats off to the generous donor!!

CrispyQ

(40,686 posts)
57. DU & Omaha Steve, a democratic fund raising V-8 engine!
Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 12:25 PM
Nov 8

You are awesome, Steve!

on edit: The donor, too, which was implied but should be stated!

2 Meow Momma

(6,876 posts)
58. Volunteer to phone bank, too, and that can be done from anywhere! Link below.
Reply to Omaha Steve (Original post)
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 12:36 PM
Nov 8

I’m 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

(12,665 posts)
61. A small caution on phone banking from other states.
Reply to 2 Meow Momma (Reply #58)
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 05:34 PM
Nov 8

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)
62. I hear that. I believe Aftyn has pre-recorded a call message since
Reply to pat_k (Reply #61)
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 06:15 PM
Nov 8

so few people answer an unknown caller. If that’s true, calling from a person that doesn’t 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. She’s fighting hard. She inspires me to do the same.

pat_k

(12,665 posts)
64. Thanks for the insight. I should also highlight hopium's audacious expansion fund targeting a set of state parties.
Reply to 2 Meow Momma (Reply #62)
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 06:43 PM
Nov 8

More here: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220785738

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