I just got an email from the campaign explaining Meetup Challenge, etc.. I gave money literally within seconds, just to impress them. The awesome power of the internet!
90210 | Email | Homepage | 03.11.03 - 3:40 pm | #

I gave mine today, too...

cjcurtis | Email | Homepage | 03.11.03 - 6:52 pm | #

I heard something about barbara streisand endorsing Dean...is this true?
Seth | Email | Homepage | 03.11.03 - 9:04 pm | #

Yes Seth, she has endorsed Dean. I am sure that will provide the GOP with lots of fodder, but I also think that her fundraising ability will benefit Dean's campaign.
anna | Email | Homepage | 03.12.03 - 9:53 am | #

I am impressed people have come out so soon for Dean. It makes me realize I'm not the only one who can see serious problems with our country right now.
viv acia | Email | Homepage | 03.12.03 - 11:11 am | #

viv, isn't solidarity wonderful?
anna | Email | Homepage | 03.12.03 - 12:41 pm | #

Good Gawd. Please no Babs. I'm glad she's on the right side but I wish she'd shut up.


Seriously though - I think I have what is a dumb question - I don't fully understand the campaign laws - once he gets enough $250? I wouldn't think it would matter but I want to make sure.

AN additional q - has the campaign done anything on the monthly donation idea that somebody mentioned in an earlier thread?
Anonymous | Email | Homepage | 03.12.03 - 10:47 pm | #

I just read on drudge that Kerry grossed some $2M Wed night at a Boston fundraiser. Organizers are claiming it is the largest amount in history raised in one night through individual donation. The million dollar Dean challenge Anna announced a couple days back is right on track. We have our work cut out for us.
phil | Email | Homepage | 03.13.03 - 2:44 am | #

The FEC matches up to $250, but you can give up to $2000 is my understanding.
Mathew | Email | Homepage | 03.13.03 - 9:16 am | #

Individuals may donate up to $2000. However, the FEC will only match up to $250. If you are considering donating, please do it in increments of $250 or less so it will be fully matched.

As for the monthly donation, we will check with the campaign. I know they are revamping their site once again, and perhaps they could hook that up.
anna | Email | Homepage | 03.13.03 - 9:55 am | #

Yes, Anna has it right: the FEC matching will only happen for donations up to $250 at one time. But here is the "loophole": they will match multiple donations by a single individual, as long as each donation is no more than $250. Since individuals can give up to $2000, if you donate that full amount by giving 8 separate $250 donations, then the FEC will end up matching it all, thus giving the candidate $4000.
Alex | Email | Homepage | 03.13.03 - 11:52 am | #

I just read my anon post. It comes across like an illiterate person wrote it. I was using the less than and greater than signs for the $250 and I think it went into HTML -duh.

My question was and I think its been answered - once Dean has gotten enough $250 donations it doesn't affect the matching funds if you go back and give more than a total of $250.
Anonymous | Email | Homepage | 03.13.03 - 1:24 pm | #

thanks for helping me clarify this, alex.

anon: there can never be enough donations of $250 or less. those will be matched for the life of the campaign until an individual has reached the $2000 limit. =)
anna | Email | Homepage | 03.13.03 - 1:32 pm | #