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Omaha Steve

(108,816 posts)
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 06:18 PM Nov 2025

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 2025 OP
K & R berniesandersmittens Nov 2025 #1
KnR Beartracks Nov 2025 #2
Kick - will donate! FakeNoose Nov 2025 #3
K&R UTUSN Nov 2025 #4
. yellow dahlia Nov 2025 #5
Hey yes. I'm dropping $50. underpants Nov 2025 #6
Keepin' it goin' lamp_shade Nov 2025 #7
K&R hedda_foil Nov 2025 #8
K & R! N/t CousinIT Nov 2025 #9
Kick JMCKUSICK Nov 2025 #10
Donated, from across the country RainCaster Nov 2025 #11
Kick and done - "Where are the Customers' Yachts?" cliffside Nov 2025 #12
Done HAB911 Nov 2025 #13
Rec Wild blueberry Nov 2025 #14
to that DUer: you ROCK! Skittles Nov 2025 #15
K, R and donated Horseshoeluck Nov 2025 #16
We need more women in Congress so I donated KS Toronado Nov 2025 #17
Done! VTderry Nov 2025 #18
KnR! Hekate Nov 2025 #19
Kicking mahina Nov 2025 #20
Just donated. Gaugamela Nov 2025 #21
That's my district! 70sEraVet Nov 2025 #22
k&r PoliWrangler Nov 2025 #23
I am really crossing fingers and having positive thoughts for this special election. FarPoint Nov 2025 #24
K&R spanone Nov 2025 #25
K & R democrank Nov 2025 #26
dropped $25 in the kitty nt RussBLib Nov 2025 #27
I matched RussBLib, so double us up. Lochloosa Nov 2025 #29
high five RussBLib Nov 2025 #30
... Lochloosa Nov 2025 #35
KICKED love_katz Nov 2025 #28
K&R! gademocrat7 Nov 2025 #31
I hope the money will make the difference. ancianita Nov 2025 #32
Big challenges need bold supporters. So grateful to know the small donation I can make will be doubled! pat_k Nov 2025 #33
Omaha Steve.....I just donated....... Upthevibe Nov 2025 #34
k&r bagimin Nov 2025 #36
Kicked in a little and thanks to you Omaha Steve and the generous matching DUer! MLAA Nov 2025 #37
K & R summer_in_TX Nov 2025 #38
K&R. Done, and for my original home state! KY_EnviroGuy Nov 2025 #39
K&R Cadfael Nov 2025 #40
K & R!!! calimary Nov 2025 #41
Kick BlueWavePsych Nov 2025 #42
kick FemDemERA Nov 2025 #43
K & R SunSeeker Nov 2025 #44
KNR niyad Nov 2025 #45
Done and kick tavernier Nov 2025 #46
Donated NBachers Nov 2025 #47
Donated again. We need this win. Lonestarblue Nov 2025 #48
Donated, Thanks for your post Jimi du Ranty Nov 2025 #49
I had to up the goal to $7,500 Omaha Steve Nov 2025 #50
Donated Imalittleteapot Nov 2025 #51
Kick!! 58Sunliner Nov 2025 #52
Tennessee could turn blue again Farmer-Rick Nov 2025 #53
KnR, donated... nt sarchasm Nov 2025 #54
Kicking and Rec'ing Hey Joe Nov 2025 #55
Kicked! Maybe again ... saws this on my phone yesterday. KPN Nov 2025 #56
DU & Omaha Steve, a democratic fund raising V-8 engine! CrispyQ Nov 2025 #57
Volunteer to phone bank, too, and that can be done from anywhere! Link below. 2 Meow Momma Nov 2025 #58
A small caution on phone banking from other states. pat_k Nov 2025 #61
I hear that. I believe Aftyn has pre-recorded a call message since 2 Meow Momma Nov 2025 #62
Thanks for the insight. I should also highlight hopium's audacious expansion fund targeting a set of state parties. pat_k Nov 2025 #64
Kickety Kick 2 Meow Momma Nov 2025 #59
I put something in the pot, happy to support. N/T tonekat Nov 2025 #60
K$R defacto7 Nov 2025 #63
Kick nt cliffside Nov 2025 #65
Kick Omaha Steve Nov 2025 #66
As of 8 a.m. Sunday, she's up to $7,064 FakeNoose Nov 2025 #67
Let's go! We are close! 2 Meow Momma Nov 2025 #68
Only $757 left on the donation match! nt 2 Meow Momma Nov 2025 #69

cliffside

(1,632 posts)
12. Kick and done - "Where are the Customers' Yachts?"
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 06:51 PM
Nov 2025
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

(23,491 posts)
17. We need more women in Congress so I donated
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 07:13 PM
Nov 2025

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

70sEraVet

(5,383 posts)
22. That's my district!
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 07:35 PM
Nov 2025

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

FarPoint

(14,663 posts)
24. I am really crossing fingers and having positive thoughts for this special election.
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 07:58 PM
Nov 2025

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

pat_k

(12,888 posts)
33. Big challenges need bold supporters. So grateful to know the small donation I can make will be doubled!
Fri Nov 7, 2025, 08:59 PM
Nov 2025


Hats off to the generous donor!!

CrispyQ

(40,853 posts)
57. DU & Omaha Steve, a democratic fund raising V-8 engine!
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 12:25 PM
Nov 2025

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.
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 12:36 PM
Nov 2025

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

(12,888 posts)
61. A small caution on phone banking from other states.
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 05:34 PM
Nov 2025

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
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 06:15 PM
Nov 2025

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

(12,888 posts)
64. Thanks for the insight. I should also highlight hopium's audacious expansion fund targeting a set of state parties.
Sat Nov 8, 2025, 06:43 PM
Nov 2025
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