DU Ethics Question:

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

Would it be right and ethical for me to ask for contributions, on DU, to the campaign of the Democratic Candidate for NJ Assembly for whom I am working?

I do not wish to do anything that would bring any taint to his campaign(He is a Very Good Man) and I do not wish to offend anyone here.

So please: Opinions.

[Dob Bole]

1. It would seem to me

that people on DU regularly stump for candidates that they support. Just give clear reasons why, and explain the issues at stake. The fact that you work for this person could ethically complicate matters, but maybe not. Just get your bias out in the open to begin with, and explain how your experiences working with him have helped your understanding.

Now, as to whether it is legal or not to raise funds on DU, I cannot answer that question.

[BeFree]

2. Fine by me

I can either skip it or read it.

[goobergunch]

3. Given the AWD precedent, I would think that you could. (n/t)

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

4. I can't imagine why not

This is a political web site! I asked people to contribute against the Calirfornia recall..every little bit counts when you gotta get the job done.

edited to take out a smart ass remark as I didn't want to offend you! :hi:

[Capn Sunshine]

5. Yeah. What she said.

nsma asked for contributions; so did I.

wonder if the pool is dug yet?

Oops did I say that out loud?

I know! lets ask SKINNER!

[Tandalayo_Scheisskopf]

7. Thanks for the opinions all!

Ours is not a well-funded campaign. The NJ Dem Party has not "focused" too greatly on the district. Having said that, his opponent is a frothing right-wing idealogue carpetbagger who came to this district because the repukes where he lived wouldn't piss up his ass if his guts were on fire. He has two ethic folders opened on him right now. He's not very nice.

I will have more for you in the future.

[nothingshocksmeanymore]

9. Please do and thanks for what you are doing

ALSO make use of the activism forums to get other Jersey Du'ers to events and hold coffees and the like to raise funds...GRASS ROOTS WORKS!!!

[jagguy]

6. plenty of others hawking their wares, why not ?

doen't make it right but I don't care and apparantly the site owners don't either.

[nostamj]

8. you'd hardly be the first

there was a FL DUer very active in promoting his campaign here and there are TWO current DUers (AWD and.... is it eyesroll's husband?) and that's probably not the last.

but expect limited response for a local race.

but bringing constituents to DU would be a good thing and others in local races might learn something...

[newyawker99]

10. I am locking this thread.

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