Anyone sad Swalwell is done?
Me either.
who ya got?
Re: who ya got?
“The Electoral College is DEI for rural white folks.”
Derek Cressman
Derek Cressman
Re: who ya got?
“The Electoral College is DEI for rural white folks.”
Derek Cressman
Derek Cressman
Re: who ya got?
Who has donated to a Presidential candidate before?
I’m 49 and never have before. I’m feeling like I will soon. I’m a union employee so perhaps that means my few cents have endorsed and financially supported candidates (I don’t feel comfortable about that).
Anyway, Bernie Sanders and Elisabeth Warren do not hold exclusive big-money campaign events where rich folks pay for face time. Google told me Sanders’s average donation is $43 and Warren’s is $28. I like the idea of big corporations not getting a shot at changing the Golden Rule to “the one with the gold makes the rules.”
I’m 49 and never have before. I’m feeling like I will soon. I’m a union employee so perhaps that means my few cents have endorsed and financially supported candidates (I don’t feel comfortable about that).
Anyway, Bernie Sanders and Elisabeth Warren do not hold exclusive big-money campaign events where rich folks pay for face time. Google told me Sanders’s average donation is $43 and Warren’s is $28. I like the idea of big corporations not getting a shot at changing the Golden Rule to “the one with the gold makes the rules.”
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Dr. - My guess is by the time I am done responding this will be a way too long winded post earning me a well deserved JFC from Jeeper.
Answer to your question is - Me.
Unfortunately my place of employment his heavy on compliance, and wouldn't be happy I am saying this, but I almost feel discouraged to make a donation/contribution because of all the "paperwork" I have to file and disclose. Yet, I have been encouraged by co-workers and have had co-workers pretty much imply I should make particular/specific political donations. Meanwhile, I am a little fish in a very big pond but I suppose enough little fish end up making a difference like a big fish does.
I am directly and indirectly involved in politics and my role/s include/s but is/are not limited to assisting in raising funds for MANY candidates for MANY different "offices". I hear things and I see things that most others don't. It's an ugly game at times and an uncomfortable one too.
Anyways, enough about me.
To address you and your post directly,
Bernie has changed his tune a bit. He knows $ helps buy elections or maybe I should say in his case - nominations. Now he is happy or at least willing to have/hold "fund raisers". As far as Warren, she too is not a big private event fund raising person but she will be more than happy to show up somewhere that people have to pay to see her. You almost have to do it.
As far as big corporations getting a shot at changing the golden rule - I almost regret sharing this with you because I in no way want to discourage you.
https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of- ... cle=CAREER
As far as Warren and others, the problem they are going to face is that while they may claim they are focused on individual contributions and don't want to be "bought" - many of those individuals are often affiliated with "big business" and the money trail goes on and on and on.
I admire your sentiment and actually agree with you. My and your concern is of course valid.
I don't pretend to be educated enough on the subject but what little I do know convinces me that you need to have many pieces to win the game. Some small, some medium sized, some large, and even a huge one or 3. Some of those pieces you may not even care for but financial support is the key to the game. Or at least gives one an advantage who have it over those who don't.
A corporation such as Walmart, Amazon, whoever, has their CEO support a candidate and then the chips very well may fall in your favor. I know if I was candidate I would be more than happy if the majority of Walmart employees supported me not just with money but more importantly - their vote/s.
Answer to your question is - Me.
Unfortunately my place of employment his heavy on compliance, and wouldn't be happy I am saying this, but I almost feel discouraged to make a donation/contribution because of all the "paperwork" I have to file and disclose. Yet, I have been encouraged by co-workers and have had co-workers pretty much imply I should make particular/specific political donations. Meanwhile, I am a little fish in a very big pond but I suppose enough little fish end up making a difference like a big fish does.
I am directly and indirectly involved in politics and my role/s include/s but is/are not limited to assisting in raising funds for MANY candidates for MANY different "offices". I hear things and I see things that most others don't. It's an ugly game at times and an uncomfortable one too.
Anyways, enough about me.
To address you and your post directly,
Bernie has changed his tune a bit. He knows $ helps buy elections or maybe I should say in his case - nominations. Now he is happy or at least willing to have/hold "fund raisers". As far as Warren, she too is not a big private event fund raising person but she will be more than happy to show up somewhere that people have to pay to see her. You almost have to do it.
As far as big corporations getting a shot at changing the golden rule - I almost regret sharing this with you because I in no way want to discourage you.
https://www.opensecrets.org/members-of- ... cle=CAREER
As far as Warren and others, the problem they are going to face is that while they may claim they are focused on individual contributions and don't want to be "bought" - many of those individuals are often affiliated with "big business" and the money trail goes on and on and on.
I admire your sentiment and actually agree with you. My and your concern is of course valid.
I don't pretend to be educated enough on the subject but what little I do know convinces me that you need to have many pieces to win the game. Some small, some medium sized, some large, and even a huge one or 3. Some of those pieces you may not even care for but financial support is the key to the game. Or at least gives one an advantage who have it over those who don't.
A corporation such as Walmart, Amazon, whoever, has their CEO support a candidate and then the chips very well may fall in your favor. I know if I was candidate I would be more than happy if the majority of Walmart employees supported me not just with money but more importantly - their vote/s.
Re: who ya got?
“The Electoral College is DEI for rural white folks.”
Derek Cressman
Derek Cressman
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Interesting article.
Trump struggles to win over voters reaping economic boom
The fate of President Trump’s reelection campaign may rest with voters who are benefiting from a decade-long economic recovery that accelerated on his watch, but who disapprove of his conduct in office.
Call them the moral market-watchers — disproportionately male, younger professionals in the suburbs whose portfolios have grown during Trump’s presidency, though they take issue with his behavior.
...The analysis of six polls was conducted by Navigator Research, a joint product of the Democratic polling firms Global Strategy Group and GBAO. Those polls found a group of about 6 percent of voters who are conflicted about Trump’s performance in office.
In 2016, about 39 percent of the voters in that group favored Hillary Clinton, 32 percent voted for Trump and 29 percent backed a different candidate.
Worryingly for Republicans, and Trump himself, those voters broke for Democratic congressional candidates by 20 percentage points in the 2018 midterm elections...
In an ordinary election, voter opinions about the economy are a strong gauge of a president’s support. Former President Obama won over 90 percent of voters who thought the economy was excellent or good in 2012. In 2004, former President George W. Bush took 87 percent of the vote among those who thought the economy was excellent or good.
But today, among the moral market-watchers, the economy is less salient. Only a small handful, 17 percent, say Trump’s job performance on the economy will be the most important factor in their vote in 2020.
[...]
Trump struggles to win over voters reaping economic boom
The fate of President Trump’s reelection campaign may rest with voters who are benefiting from a decade-long economic recovery that accelerated on his watch, but who disapprove of his conduct in office.
Call them the moral market-watchers — disproportionately male, younger professionals in the suburbs whose portfolios have grown during Trump’s presidency, though they take issue with his behavior.
...The analysis of six polls was conducted by Navigator Research, a joint product of the Democratic polling firms Global Strategy Group and GBAO. Those polls found a group of about 6 percent of voters who are conflicted about Trump’s performance in office.
In 2016, about 39 percent of the voters in that group favored Hillary Clinton, 32 percent voted for Trump and 29 percent backed a different candidate.
Worryingly for Republicans, and Trump himself, those voters broke for Democratic congressional candidates by 20 percentage points in the 2018 midterm elections...
In an ordinary election, voter opinions about the economy are a strong gauge of a president’s support. Former President Obama won over 90 percent of voters who thought the economy was excellent or good in 2012. In 2004, former President George W. Bush took 87 percent of the vote among those who thought the economy was excellent or good.
But today, among the moral market-watchers, the economy is less salient. Only a small handful, 17 percent, say Trump’s job performance on the economy will be the most important factor in their vote in 2020.
[...]
“The Electoral College is DEI for rural white folks.”
Derek Cressman
Derek Cressman
Re: who ya got?
Was Swalwell running for the next open Senate seat in California?
Don't inject Lysol.
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No, he briefly entered the democratic presidential primary flash mob.
“The Electoral College is DEI for rural white folks.”
Derek Cressman
Derek Cressman
Re: who ya got?
Had to LoL.
I figured Swalwell was getting his name out there early for the next opening for Senator in California, hoping that Feinstein will retire or Harris will get on the ticket.
I figured Swalwell was getting his name out there early for the next opening for Senator in California, hoping that Feinstein will retire or Harris will get on the ticket.
Don't inject Lysol.
Re: who ya got?
My boy Delaney didn't make the pack for the upcoming debates.
I want a candidate that wants to reduce the deficit, increase-but-not-double the minimum wage, treat illegals like humans while still considering illegal immigration a crime, roll back the Trump tax cuts, and not demonize nor kiss the ass of businesses.
Delaney's all of that. Hickenlooper is fine. Biden seemed to abandon that in the first debate.
So... Is there anyone out there for a moderate to vote for? Someone to root for in the debates?
I want a candidate that wants to reduce the deficit, increase-but-not-double the minimum wage, treat illegals like humans while still considering illegal immigration a crime, roll back the Trump tax cuts, and not demonize nor kiss the ass of businesses.
Delaney's all of that. Hickenlooper is fine. Biden seemed to abandon that in the first debate.
So... Is there anyone out there for a moderate to vote for? Someone to root for in the debates?
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Sorry Dems, but no, maybe Biden, but only if he finds the fountain of youth. They say he hired a new
debate coach. Kamala really flattened him.
debate coach. Kamala really flattened him.
Originally Imzcount (Why do politicians think “hope” is a plan ?)
“Avoid the foolish notion of hope. Hope is the surrender of authority to your fate and trusting it to the whims of the wind”.
Taylor Sheridan
“Avoid the foolish notion of hope. Hope is the surrender of authority to your fate and trusting it to the whims of the wind”.
Taylor Sheridan
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Forgot about Klobuchar. She's acceptable.
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I vote based on what is best for me.
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at least he’s voting for something, and simply voting against Hillary?