"In no way does it imply any sort of endorsement of Sec. Clinton’s campaign. "

[Scuba]

Martha Laning is the Chair of the Democratic Party of Wisconsin


http://bloggingblue.com/2015/08/dpw-chair-martha-laning-clarifies-dpws-fundraising-pact-with-hillary-clinton/

DPW Chair Martha Laning clarifies DPW’s fundraising pact with Hillary Clinton

In the face of questions about that fundraising pact, Democratic Party of Wisconsin Chair Martha Laning clarified the fundraising pact in an email to DPW members.

Some of you expressed concern over a report in today’s New York Times that the DPW, along with several other state parties, has entered into a joint fundraising agreement with the Hillary for America campaign.

This is a standard type of fundraising agreement that allows the state party to generate more resources in advance of the general election, money that will be spent electing Democrats up and down the ticket. In no way does it imply any sort of endorsement of Sec. Clinton’s campaign. Any candidate can pursue an agreement like this. Should any other Democratic candidates for president request that the DPW enter into a joint fundraising agreement we would be happy to do so.

Some typical expenditures for these types of funds are voter registration drives and voter ID education. In 2012 the DPW entered into a joint fundraising agreement with Tammy Baldwin’s Senate campaign.

[djean111]

1. Un-huh. So why not enter into a pact with ALL of the candidates. Why is a pact even needed?

Just, for me, proves that I should only donate money directly to my preferred candidate.

[brooklynite]

3. Do you know if any of the other campaigns asked?

[think]

4. Only Romney in 2012...

[think]

2. Yes. Romney showed in 2012 that it's completely normal to reach joint fundraising agreements

with states parties before they get the nomination...

Some officials at state parties suggested the practice is similar to a fund-raising agreement with the campaign of a sitting senator or an insurgent in a statewide race. Those officials described it as similar to what Mitt Romney, the Republican presidential nominee in 2012, had with state parties. 

But others expressed reservations about the appearance — and realities — of the practice before there is a nominee.

http://www.nytimes.com/politics/first-draft/2015/08/25/4-state-parties-sign-victory-fund-pacts-with-clinton-campaign/?_r=0

[frylock]

5. The Democrats sure are emulating the Republicans this year..

fund-raising agreements with state parties. Limiting debates and introducing the exclusivity clause. They must think that repubs are chock full of great ideas.