How many here have made donations to a candidate?

[graywarrior]

If not, are you planning to?

I've sent piddly amounts to Obama, Elizabeth Warren and my dem congressman. If I can afford it, I will donate more, but I'm wondering if it's making a dent.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. I have, to Senator Sherrod Brown, and to Obama.

I suspect the ones to Sherrod Brown are helping; I'm not so sure about the amounts I've sent to Obama.

[Curtland1015]

2. I have to Obama.

Not much, but what I can. It seems like nothing compared to the millions the right wing super pacs are giving.

But every little bit helps.

[nadinbrzezinski]

3. A local DU'er, that's it

I gota keep my neutrality, so the race was not even local.

[NYC_SKP]

4. I have to Obama and to US Rep McNerney

Also doing some local volunteering.

[Quantess]

5. None, but I canvassed for Obama in 2008.

I worked for free (volunteered) so I want credit for that.

[Wounded Bear]

8. I'd say it counts.

[graywarrior]

14. Same here.

Killed myself in 08 in NH. Worth every second of it.

[Laura PourMeADrink]

20. Gonna be a critical place again. do you live there? was half thinking

about volunteering up there for a week...later in the year....if they are set
up for out-of-state help

[graywarrior]

42. No, I moved to MA. But I know they had a big meetup in Manchester to round up

MA residents to help with calls, etc.

[Laurian]

6. Yes, I'm planning to donate to Obama.

I only give to specific candidates, not the DNC or other organizations whose priorities may differ from mine.

I do not have a lot to give and, like you, I wonder if it will matter. With the billionaire brigade allowed to run wild, my small contribution seems insignificant. What a shame that our involvement in the political process has been diminished so.

[Blue_In_AK]

7. We donated a little to some state House candidates.

I usually only donate to local candidates or people I know.

[KamaAina]

9. Obama last time out.

Where do I give to FREE THE DUCK??

[graywarrior]

15. He's already free...lol

[derby378]

10. Donated directly to my Democratic candidate for state legislature

I've been friends with her mom for at least a decade - also spoke at her dad's funeral a few years back. Ginny and I loved the whole family.

[Wounded Bear]

11. Been sending a few bucks to Obama when I can...

may give to other candidates if I get more income.

[JoePhilly]

12. Donate to Obama automatically every month. Also did so in 2008.

[femmocrat]

13. I give a monthly contribution to my union's PAC.

I don't usually give directly to individual candidates.

[HappyMe]

16. A small amount to Obama.

If I can see my way clear, I'll send a little more.

[Drunken Irishman]

17. Yes. I just made a $100 donation to Obama today.

[rucky]

18. Sherrod Brown

best Senator ever!

I'll be hitting the phones for him and Obama starting in September.

[TreasonousBastard]

19. Obama, my Congressman (Tim Bisop) a few people...

Senator Gillibrand asks me to help out, and a few local candidates. And the local town & County Dem parties.

Rarely much, just a few bucks because I'm usually broke, but every nickel counts this year.

(But, I'm already in for one $100 ticket next month, and there's a $200 Bishop party I'd like to go to if I can swing it)

[Laura PourMeADrink]

21. Act Blue donations down from 2010

Cycle Total Democrats Republicans
2012 $14,697,649 $14,670,723 $0
2010 $24,014,516 $23,999,365 $6,000
2006 $4,652,713 $4,652,013 $700
2008 $23,368,506 $23,265,754 $7,602
2004 $135,914 $135,914 $0
TOTL $66,869,298 $66,723,769 $14,302
ActBlue Affiliates


http://www.opensecrets.org/orgs/totals.php?cycle=2012&id=D000021806

[Tierra_y_Libertad]

22. I donated to Eugene McCarthy.

[TBF]

23. Who can afford to? The 1% has all the money. nt

[graywarrior]

24. I know. Sad, ain't it?

[Bluerthanblue]

25. yes, not much- but

I give what I can, as often as I can to Ann McClain Custer and Pres. Obama.

Like you, mine is just a drop in the bucket, but get enough of us drips together and you have an ocean.

[NoPasaran]

26. This cycle?

Yes, to my county commissioner and a candidate for tax assessor. I'm keeping my money local.

[Omaha Steve]

27. Marta and I have

Love Act Blue: https://secure.actblue.com/homepage

[X_Digger]

28. Multiple donations to President Obama.

Probably $1,200 or so to date.

We just moved, and I don't know our local candidates as well as I should. It's on my todo list to hook up with the county party and sign up for ferrying voters again this year.

[soccer1]

29. Donate to Obama

We have a son in college, so tuition comes before political donations. We still donate but less than we did 4 years ago.

[HuckleB]

30. Yup. Year after year...

Obama, definitely. My Congressional folks are safe, so, this year, it will go to the Presidential race, though we often give to pro or con for specific state ballot measures, as well. Then there are the city council and county people. It all depends on the candidate and the year.

[dkf]

31. I've probably given a few thousand especially to Howard Dean and the Democratic party

and local reps along with a few hundred hours canvassing and sign waving. I've given smaller amounts to Obama and a Florida rep to show support.

But lately I've channeled my donations to the local food bank. It's hard to spend on advertising when people are going hungry.

[liam_laddie]

32. Sherrod Brown, Elizabeth Warren, Alan Grayson n/t

[sandyshoes17]

33. I have

My Senator, Bob Menendez is in trouble this yr. I've given to him and plan on giving to Obama for sure.

[Frustratedlady]

34. I will, but I'm not going to give anything until closer to the debates...

I found that as soon as they got a check, they started calling every day. I'll save them the trouble and hold off until later. I will give to Obama, Warren and Sherrod. The Big Guys have taken all the fun out of the race. I don't feel my piddily amounts are even noticed and it certainly doesn't give me the feeling that I am one of the team.

I just consider any donations are an investment in my family's future comfort. If the Pugs win, life will be miserable for even more years to come.

[azurnoir]

35. I have to Obama n/t

[Va Lefty]

36. I have donated to Va. 6th district House candidate Andy Schmookler

http://andyschmooklerforcongress.com/about-campaign/introducing-andy/

Running against bob goodlatte. I plan on giving $$ to Tim Kaine and President Obama later

[A HERETIC I AM]

37. I have. Several times now.

All to the Obama campaign. A couple hundred by now I think.

I'll give more as I can afford it.

[Maraya1969]

38. To Obama, a few times. I feel like he needs the money next to rMoney's pockets.

[muntrv]

39. I have donated to Obama.

[one_voice]

40. I have...

Chris Coons, John Carney Jr, and President Obama.

I'm sending Obama money every month till the election. Every little bit helps.

[Jessy169]

41. Twice to Obama, more to come, we need to support the cause