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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
(13,149 posts)Beartracks
(14,540 posts)FakeNoose
(41,252 posts)Best of luck to Aftyn Behn!
yellow dahlia
(5,605 posts)underpants
(196,110 posts)lamp_shade
(15,453 posts)hedda_foil
(16,981 posts)CousinIT
(12,482 posts)JMCKUSICK
(5,866 posts)RainCaster
(13,630 posts)Let's keep flipping Rs
cliffside
(1,683 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
(10,417 posts)Wild blueberry
(8,247 posts)Skittles
(171,188 posts)as do you, Omaha Steve
Horseshoeluck
(6 posts)KS Toronado
(23,711 posts)she'll have a roll over like last Tuesday's results I betting.
VTderry
(119 posts)Thanks for the opportunity, anonymous DUer!
Hekate
(100,133 posts)mahina
(20,598 posts)And reccing
Gaugamela
(3,473 posts)70sEraVet
(5,433 posts)My thanks to the generous donor! I was going to make a donation anyway, but NOW it goes twice as far!!!
PoliWrangler
(161 posts)Keeping it kicked
FarPoint
(14,710 posts)Thank you donor from DU on this support....essential win this seat....
spanone
(141,386 posts)democrank
(12,518 posts)RussBLib
(10,573 posts)Lochloosa
(16,718 posts)RussBLib
(10,573 posts)OK, fist bump!
love_katz
(3,242 posts)And R.
gademocrat7
(11,892 posts)ancianita
(43,269 posts)pat_k
(13,214 posts)Upthevibe
(10,167 posts)Thanks for your post!
bagimin
(1,693 posts)MLAA
(19,718 posts)summer_in_TX
(4,139 posts)👍
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,774 posts)Thanks, Omaha Steve!..........
Cadfael
(1,364 posts)Made a small donation
Thanks for all you do for DU Steve!
calimary
(89,797 posts)BlueWavePsych
(3,319 posts)FemDemERA
(796 posts)SunSeeker
(58,181 posts)niyad
(131,779 posts)tavernier
(14,424 posts)NBachers
(19,390 posts)Lonestarblue
(13,444 posts)Jimi du Ranty
(47 posts)Omaha Steve
(108,995 posts)We have raised $1,255 for the match so far.
OS
Imalittleteapot
(3,423 posts)58Sunliner
(6,307 posts)Farmer-Rick
(12,598 posts)If not for Gerrymandering we would be much bluer.
sarchasm
(1,305 posts)Hey Joe
(561 posts)KPN
(17,319 posts)CrispyQ
(40,898 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
(13,214 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
(13,214 posts)2 Meow Momma
(6,876 posts)tonekat
(2,514 posts)defacto7
(14,162 posts)cliffside
(1,683 posts)Omaha Steve
(108,995 posts)FakeNoose
(41,252 posts)Go Aftyn!

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