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I'm getting up in years. I don't remember this ever happening before. An anonymous DUer is offering to match dollar for dollar up to the maximum $3,500 donation on the special election for the US House December second. This offer is good through Monday morning.
Tennessee's 7th Congressional District is holding a special election to replace a disgraced Republican who sold out his constituents to pass Trump's budget and immediately resigned. We can narrow the House Majority even more if we flip this seat We can force a vote on releasing the Epstein files against Donald Trump and Mike Johnson's wishes.
We currently have raised $4,701. So this is the starting point for the match.
In other words, your donation will be doubled.
This is for Aftyn Behn TN-7.
Donate here: https://secure.actblue.com/donate/duforaftyn
Please give this an R and help keep this kicked for the weekend!
OS
berniesandersmittens
(12,838 posts)Beartracks
(14,204 posts)FakeNoose
(39,444 posts)Best of luck to Aftyn Behn!
yellow dahlia
(3,982 posts)underpants
(193,868 posts)lamp_shade
(15,318 posts)hedda_foil
(16,861 posts)CousinIT
(12,020 posts)JMCKUSICK
(4,575 posts)RainCaster
(13,315 posts)Let's keep flipping Rs
cliffside
(1,498 posts)"Schwed was born in New York. Schwed's father, Frederick Schwed, was a member of the New York Curb Exchange (renamed in 1953 to AMEX).[3]
He was a professional trader on Wall Street, but lost much of his wealth in the stock market crash of 1929. He subsequently published a children's book, Wacky, the Small Boy, and later, Where Are the Customers' Yachts?[4][5] Published in 1940 by Simon & Schuster (New York), the book is often cited by finance people such as Warren Buffett, Jack Bogle, and Michael Lewis as one of the most authentic, timeless, hilarious, and true descriptions of the culture of Wall Street and investment firms.[6][7]"
HAB911
(10,109 posts)Wild blueberry
(8,003 posts)Skittles
(168,613 posts)as do you, Omaha Steve
Horseshoeluck
(3 posts)KS Toronado
(22,015 posts)she'll have a roll over like last Tuesday's results I betting.
Thanks for the opportunity, anonymous DUer!
Hekate
(100,129 posts)mahina
(20,145 posts)And reccing
Gaugamela
(3,085 posts)70sEraVet
(5,110 posts)My thanks to the generous donor! I was going to make a donation anyway, but NOW it goes twice as far!!!
PoliWrangler
(158 posts)Keeping it kicked
FarPoint
(14,333 posts)Thank you donor from DU on this support....essential win this seat....
spanone
(140,655 posts)democrank
(11,929 posts)RussBLib
(10,336 posts)Lochloosa
(16,627 posts)RussBLib
(10,336 posts)OK, fist bump!
love_katz
(3,182 posts)And R.
gademocrat7
(11,728 posts)ancianita
(42,539 posts)pat_k
(12,436 posts)Upthevibe
(9,864 posts)Thanks for your post!
MLAA
(19,602 posts)summer_in_TX
(3,925 posts)👍
KY_EnviroGuy
(14,747 posts)Thanks, Omaha Steve!..........
Made a small donation
Thanks for all you do for DU Steve!
calimary
(88,492 posts)BlueWavePsych
(3,274 posts)FemDemERA
(645 posts)SunSeeker
(57,216 posts)niyad
(128,431 posts)tavernier
(14,075 posts)NBachers
(19,028 posts)Lonestarblue
(13,115 posts)Jimi du Ranty
(31 posts)Omaha Steve
(107,754 posts)We have raised $1,255 for the match so far.
OS
Imalittleteapot
(3,418 posts)58Sunliner
(6,226 posts)Farmer-Rick
(12,277 posts)If not for Gerrymandering we would be much bluer.
sarchasm
(1,277 posts)Hey Joe
(307 posts)KPN
(17,015 posts)CrispyQ
(40,447 posts)You are awesome, Steve!
on edit: The donor, too, which was implied but should be stated!
2 Meow Momma
(6,843 posts)Im working with the Indivisible group that represents this District, Dist 7. Join a zoom call with Ezra Levin of Indivisible (national) on Thursday of this week to hear what you can do to help besides donating money. https://www.mobilize.us/indivisible/event/869063/
The repub has Bezos $ and other billionaires contributing millions against Behn. She is taking only grassroots $, no PAC $.
Find out how you can join the community that upends this red district at https://www.aftynforcongress.com/?fbclid=IwY2xjawN8WYBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETFJenI0MTRCQnk5RnliM3VRc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHufvDMmGzFN7OT2uClc5YDrOOkUDjAQjU8a3iA9Las1hUBNFJ7-42dSEf957_aem_6NfYhI9Opht-0Xy5kNChlQ
pat_k
(12,436 posts)The data is mixed, but if you are from somewhere perceived as having "no clue" about the concerns of the people you are calling, it can do more harm than good. I sent money to the campaign, but I also sent money to the TN state Democratic party.
Strengthening state party infrastructure and outreach packs a punch. State parties know their issues and voters. Campaigns that are perceived to "parachute in" without tight coordination with a strong state party infrastructure are less effective.
https://www.tndp.org/
https://www.nytimes.com/2014/11/08/upshot/the-trouble-with-campaign-volunteers.html?unlocked_article_code=1.zk8.mQSi.G3QzBfyveJKQ&smid=nytcore-android-share
2 Meow Momma
(6,843 posts)so few people answer an unknown caller. If thats true, calling from a person that doesnt know local issues should nullify the concern, but no system is going to be flaw free.
Thank you so much for your donation to her campaign and the TNDP! It is so needed and appreciated. People seem to write off good candidates in red states. Aftyn is out knocking doors every day. Shes fighting hard. She inspires me to do the same.
pat_k
(12,436 posts)2 Meow Momma
(6,843 posts)tonekat
(2,404 posts)defacto7
(14,154 posts)cliffside
(1,498 posts)Omaha Steve
(107,754 posts)FakeNoose
(39,444 posts)Go Aftyn!

2 Meow Momma
(6,843 posts)Kicking for support for a House seat flip from very red to blue!