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imavoter

(646 posts)
Thu Nov 10, 2022, 06:12 PM Nov 2022

I'm in Texas and I just donated to Warnock's run off fund.

I'm not a big donor usually, but this one is important.
Please donate what you can.
You know the Rs are going to throw everything they have.
We can't let up now.

I made sure it was to Warnock and not the DNC...
And I made sure it was for the runoff.

Just my personal plug, even if $5

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I'm in Texas and I just donated to Warnock's run off fund. (Original Post) imavoter Nov 2022 OP
I'm in GA and I donated too, as well all Georgians should so THANK YOU dear Texan! CurtEastPoint Nov 2022 #1
I'm in California, and I also donated to Warnock. IT'S AN IMPORTANT RACE, FOR SURE. n/t CaliforniaPeggy Nov 2022 #2
Yes, us also because it's not a day too soon. The Republicans Hortensis Nov 2022 #3
Already did. Part was supposed to go to some group yellowdogintexas Nov 2022 #4
Texas here. Also donated. ananda Nov 2022 #5
I wholeheartedly endorse donating to Warnock, but why the dig at the DNC? W_HAMILTON Nov 2022 #6
It's not a dig. I wanted my contribution to go to him directly n/t imavoter Nov 2022 #12
Oh, okay, Sure, that's fine. W_HAMILTON Nov 2022 #15
It turns out, that women like human rights imavoter Nov 2022 #24
He holds my future in his hands cpamomfromtexas Nov 2022 #7
Not military, but I'm widdowed. imavoter Nov 2022 #13
Thank you. So sorry for your loss too. cpamomfromtexas Nov 2022 #35
I worked in military childcare at one time. imavoter Nov 2022 #36
Done this morning wryter2000 Nov 2022 #8
I matched Elon 8 bucks Historic NY Nov 2022 #9
I just donated from California! BittyJenkins Nov 2022 #10
TN here. Gave him before and I'll give as much as I can going forward redstateblues Nov 2022 #11
I'm in Florida. I just donated. In It to Win It Nov 2022 #14
Please post a link on how to do this. thucythucy Nov 2022 #16
here Celerity Nov 2022 #17
Thank you! thucythucy Nov 2022 #18
yw and yay!!! Celerity Nov 2022 #19
Good on you. Traildogbob Nov 2022 #20
I donated as well. boston bean Nov 2022 #21
We're in Oregon MurrayDelph Nov 2022 #22
Is there any chance Warnock can still get 50% Tribetime Nov 2022 #23
Must not be... imavoter Nov 2022 #25
I did the same tonight. Not much just $10. Got a couple friends to donate $5 too! FlyingPiggy Nov 2022 #26
I have asked for a legal word DFW Nov 2022 #27
That's a good question imavoter Nov 2022 #30
My connection is not an election law attorney DFW Nov 2022 #31
Even better n/t imavoter Nov 2022 #33
Mrs. Ed sent a donation yesterday (from Minnesota). n/t Mister Ed Nov 2022 #28
Florida here. Donated to him yesterday. scarletlib Nov 2022 #29
Idaho here BlueIdaho Nov 2022 #32
Thank you from this GA DU member! I donated to Sen. Warnock today. CottonBear Nov 2022 #34

Hortensis

(58,785 posts)
3. Yes, us also because it's not a day too soon. The Republicans
Thu Nov 10, 2022, 06:20 PM
Nov 2022

have gotten as much as they have by flooding these midterm elections with BILLIONS of dollars.

And Russia, China and Sawdi Arabia are also working heavily to throw the government to the Republicans.

The stakes are enormous.

yellowdogintexas

(22,269 posts)
4. Already did. Part was supposed to go to some group
Thu Nov 10, 2022, 06:24 PM
Nov 2022

but you could customize it so I made sure it all went to him.

I will be writing postcards for Warnock, and phone banking. There is a great group that phonebanks for important Democratic races around the country, especially runoffs and special election. I made calls with them in 2021 for Ossoff and Warnock.

W_HAMILTON

(7,870 posts)
6. I wholeheartedly endorse donating to Warnock, but why the dig at the DNC?
Thu Nov 10, 2022, 06:25 PM
Nov 2022

Are people still going around with this foolish notion that the DNC DOESN'T want Democrats to win or something?

W_HAMILTON

(7,870 posts)
15. Oh, okay, Sure, that's fine.
Thu Nov 10, 2022, 08:07 PM
Nov 2022

Just know that the DNC *is* certainly doing what it thinks is right to get Democrats elected. For all the handwringing about their efforts prior to the election (e.g., not running enough ads on a certain subject, focusing too much on democracy and abortion, """supporting""" extremist Republican candidates in Republican primaries, etc.), it all actually worked. This will be the best performance for a Democratic president during his first midterm since at least Carter, and potentially even before that (depending on how many House seats we end up losing).

imavoter

(646 posts)
24. It turns out, that women like human rights
Thu Nov 10, 2022, 10:19 PM
Nov 2022

And voted that way, but...

white women in Texas broke for Abbot, and
that is really hard to hear.
I'm white. We have a lot of work to do.

I gave money to Warnock and Beto in the general.
If I can't help at home, I'll help in GA.

cpamomfromtexas

(1,247 posts)
7. He holds my future in his hands
Thu Nov 10, 2022, 06:26 PM
Nov 2022

Military widows can’t remarry without losing most benefits that their deceased husband’s worked for.

Warnock is sponsoring legislation to fix this.

I am grateful and desperately want him to win.

It’s called the Love Lives on Act if you are interested in reading about it. It is a no- cost bill to the government.

imavoter

(646 posts)
13. Not military, but I'm widdowed.
Thu Nov 10, 2022, 08:05 PM
Nov 2022

I didn't know about this bill.
I'll look it up.
And I'm sorry for your loss.

cpamomfromtexas

(1,247 posts)
35. Thank you. So sorry for your loss too.
Sat Nov 12, 2022, 07:17 PM
Nov 2022

I did not know anyone my age that had been widowed until I started going to military widow retreats. It’s shocking.

imavoter

(646 posts)
36. I worked in military childcare at one time.
Sat Nov 12, 2022, 11:08 PM
Nov 2022

If we had any Gold Star families, I didn't know.

However I learned quickly not to ask why a (military) parent
would be in their dress uniform on a random day.
Usually participating in a funeral, and not always
for an elderly service member.

BittyJenkins

(411 posts)
10. I just donated from California!
Thu Nov 10, 2022, 06:47 PM
Nov 2022

And my husband is donating right now.

He is an amazing soul and we need him.

thucythucy

(8,081 posts)
16. Please post a link on how to do this.
Thu Nov 10, 2022, 08:44 PM
Nov 2022

I want to be sure my contribution goes where it'll do the most good.

Thanks!

Traildogbob

(8,770 posts)
20. Good on you.
Thu Nov 10, 2022, 09:06 PM
Nov 2022

We can bet our asses that the billionaires are gonna mainstream billions into Walker appointment to ease the ass kicking they have gotten in the midterms. Unlimited cash, win at all cost. Desperate billionaires are dangerous animals.
Expect tons of phone calls from trump and Graham trying to make up votes. They are after all above the law. Newt will Even give help. Election officials need to record every damn call

imavoter

(646 posts)
25. Must not be...
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 12:06 AM
Nov 2022

MSNBC has 99% reporting...
and I don't know how many votes
are assumed to be in that 1%.
Seems unlikely. So close...ugh.

DFW

(54,415 posts)
27. I have asked for a legal word
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 03:06 AM
Nov 2022

I maxed out to Warnock before the election, and I’m not clear as to whether or not I am allowed to contribute more to the runoff fund. I hope to hear today from someone I know who is close to Warnock, since I have never met the man, or talked to his campaign.

DFW

(54,415 posts)
31. My connection is not an election law attorney
Fri Nov 11, 2022, 11:27 AM
Nov 2022

But my connection IS Jon Ossoff, Georgia's other Senator.

Jon wrote back to tell me that I could contribute up to $2900 to: Warnock Victory Fund.

This I will do. He said I am also allowed to contribute up to $36,000 to the DSCC, but THAT is way above my pay grade.

I am putting the check to the Warnock Victory Fund in the mail this evening.

*Warnock Victory Fund
PO Box 52227
Atlanta, GA 30355

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