A few days ago I clicked the "Unsubscribe" link at the bottom of an email and selected the option to reduce the number of emails on the web page that came up. It didn't do shit to reduce the spam from him.

Tonight I unsubscribed and told their comment box that there was too much email and too much begging.

I sent money to a candidate not in my state and certainly not in my district - now I regret doing so and may not do it again. Previously I have targeted my donations to candidates I can actually vote for and who could actually represent me - I think that is a good policy.

oberliner

(58,724 posts)

10. Twitter has lots of comments along those same lines

Reply to csziggy (Reply #9)

Wed Apr 5, 2017, 10:47 PM

Apr 2017

Many folks are reporting similar experiences.

csziggy

(34,131 posts)

11. The only reason I commented was so the campaign would know they are screwing up

Reply to oberliner (Reply #10)

Wed Apr 5, 2017, 10:56 PM

Apr 2017

I get that they need money and really do hope he wins, but the first thing I got when I donated were three emails within hours asking for more money. Then it just got worse. That does not endear a candidate to me. How about a thanks in there somewhere?

Oh well, I need to decide who to support for the races here. Bill Nelson might be opposed by Rick Scott. While Nelson is not anywhere near as liberal as I'd like, he is a solid, consistent Democrat and votes with the party when it counts. The idea of having both Marco Rubio and Rick Scott as the two senators from my state makes me feel ill.

Then for the governor's race - I like Gwen Graham and had planned to support her, but she has not officially declared and there are rumors her husband is very ill. Some here on DU are supporting John Morgan of the law firm that backed the medical marijuana amendment. Andrew Gillum, the current mayor of Tallahassee, has declared and he would be a dynamic leader with a strong political future.

So lots of possibilities for me to donate to good campaigns right here in my neck of the woods. I'm saving my money for the local races from now on.

oberliner

(58,724 posts)

12. He's actually raised an enormous amount of money

Reply to csziggy (Reply #11)

Wed Apr 5, 2017, 10:57 PM

Apr 2017

So I guess the tactic worked - annoying though it may be.

ATL Ebony

(1,097 posts)

13. IKR. I think he took a page from BHO's campaign book.

Reply to oberliner (Reply #8)

Thu Apr 6, 2017, 02:43 PM

Apr 2017

I finally had to block BHO and just made donations when I could; now, I just ignore Ossloff emails and give when I can. Maybe the train of thought on massive emails is that the squeaky wheel gets greased -- seems to have worked. They each did well with contributions and Ossloff's tv ads may be paying off for him. Anyway, it's over in 2 weeks so, if you can, just ignore them -- that's what I'm doing but I will continue to check on his status.

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)

14. Yes, that is annoying. Every minute is a crisis. Similar emails

Reply to oberliner (Reply #8)

Thu Apr 6, 2017, 03:30 PM

Apr 2017

from the DNC. Messaging is more important than fundraising, I wish Democratic leaders would learn that.

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