question about political donations..

[nini]

I understand that there is a $2000 limit on contributions (well, that's what I think it is)... Does this mean per person/org - or in total per year?


Time to start throwing money at Kerry and the Dems and I'm not sure if I'm starting back at zero or need to count what I've already given.


thanks

[GOPisEvil]

1. I believe it is per candidate per year...

[nini]

2. thanks..

I'd :toast: ya, but I'm still at work. :-(

[GOPisEvil]

4. Sorry.

I've been off work for 2 1/2 hours now. :beer:

[nini]

5. yeah, but I'll still be sawing logs when you're at work in the morning

:P

[GOPisEvil]

6. Er...true...it's 5:00am there when I get into the office.

:o

[Whitacre D_WI]

3. Per person, per candidate, per ELECTION CYCLE.

In other words, you can still give $2K to Kerry (or whoever) now, AND give $2K for the general.

[nini]

7. another question (Please)

then how is it a dinner to one of Bushie's dinners or any candidate for that matter can cost over that $2000?

thanks. I've always wondered about that and know I should know :-)

[GOPisEvil]

8. That's soft money...donated to the party as a whole.

Not a particular candidate...wink, wink...

[nini]

9. yeah right.... that's how they get around that.

wasn't that what the repukes wanted to limit?

I'm not surprised, why am I not surprised?????


thanks

[GOPisEvil]

11. Well, to be fair...Democrats raise tons of soft money too.

:-)

[nini]

13. Yeah.. that's why I added the 'other candidate' thing,

BUT we all know which side has more.. do you need me to 'splain that to you? :7

[GOPisEvil]

14. Oh...the elephants raise FAR more...

But I wanna hear a story anyway! :D

[nini]

15. really?

I can make something up then...

btw: did you ever get the Laker link I PM'd you? I don't know if it went through. I sent you that link in case you wanted to download the 2004 Laker Screen Saver.

ducking for cover.....

[GOPisEvil]

17. I saw it!

I thought I sent a response back. LOL! I need to send you a copy of the picture of Tim Duncan and David Robinson holding the Finals MVP and O'Brien trophies. :7

[nini]

18. OH BITE ME!

HAHAHA

You didn't send it.. thank God. :-)

I'll be more than happy to pull all the Laker trophy pics out for you. AND the 33 game win streak info.

ha

when do our two teams play? That will be fun.. (I hope :P)

[GOPisEvil]

20. We've already played 3 times.

Last time - April 4th at Staples.

We've lost all 3 to you guys this year. :evilfrown:

[nini]

21. oh.. poor baby.

:nopity:



(I hope I don't live to regret those words).


get to go home.. fun talking at ya...

Gina

[GOPisEvil]

22. Bye! Have a safe commute!

:hi:

[nini]

24. Have you ever driven the 405 freeway?

I'll need it!


:hi:

[GOPisEvil]

28. Yes!!!! And at rush hour too!

:scared:

I once landed at LAX, got my rental car at 4:30...my hotel was in Pasadena. That interchange right by Dodger Stadium was a nightmare (10 and 110, I think).

[nini]

29. wimp

:evilgrin:

was there a game that night? then maybe I'll feel for you - ha. But, if you're not used to it, it can make you a bit nervous.

I work about 2 miles north of LAX but live about 20 miles south. Takes me at least 45-60 minutes in the morning and going home :eyes: God only knows.

[GOPisEvil]

30. I actually like driving in LA, as long as there is not much traffic.

Sorta like driving in Houston - just haul ass and guard your territory! :D

[nini]

31. not much traffic? do you mean at 3 AM?

but it is nice to be able to hit the gas once in a while. Not that I would EVER do that :P

My Lakers are getting their butts kicked :-( go do your happy dance about that.. LOL


My computer is acting up.. is DU slow for you?

[GOPisEvil]

32. Oh, I think at points during the day, traffic moves OK...

...it's not horrible ALL the time. :-)

I love LA - if it weren't so damned expensive, I'd move there. I dated a girl from Long Beach for a while...I thought about relocating.

Basketball doesn't exist for me now...Tim's hurt. :-( Plus, I don't get really interested until the playoffs.

[nini]

33. Long Beach?? that's where I want to move to..

but it's farther from work :-( I love it there though.

the real estate is nuts here. I bought a place in 98 and already have $150,000 in equity. There's NO way I could buy into the market now.

This freaking computer is making me nuts.. I'm gonna go before I crash - shoulda stayed at work :-)

later

[GOPisEvil]

34. Almost time for bed for me, too!

Have a good night! :hi:

[Whitacre D_WI]

10. It could be soft money...

...it could also contain a written (and signed) notice that a portion of the money is for the primary cycle, and a portion for the general.

You could give $4,000 to Kerry right now, with the stipulation that half is for the primary, half for the general. If he doesn't get the nomination (I know, I know), he must by law refund the second $2,000.

[nini]

12. great info.. thanks

not that I have 4 grand right now.. but if I did I would certainly do what I can to help.

[Whitacre D_WI]

16. You're welcome.

I guess I learned something after all from my brief period as a federal candidate!

[nini]

19. When did you run? Should I know this?

cool..

[Whitacre D_WI]

23. Oh dear...

Here's the trouble with my being a Lounge Rat, I never talk seriously. ;)

From July of last year until I dropped out in January, I was a candidate for the Democratic nomination for the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 5th District.

Then I dropped out and started swearing a lot on DU, 'cause I fucking well don't have to impress nobody no more :D :bounce:

[nini]

26. I'm impressed you ran..

I wish I had the guts to.

Well, hopefully you got your ideas out there and some name recognition now.. so who knows... maybe try again.

[cally]

25. Nini...donations over 2,000

and special events. It's common for a campaign to have 'hosts', sponsors, or whatever. Campaigns ask folks to dedicate to raise $10,000, $50,000, $100,000 or whatever. So they call their rich friends and ask them to the event. Bundle it together and you met your goal. The folks who meet this get a special treat like dinner with the candidate with other money raisers. A picture with the candidate. I assume if you raise enough than you have special access to the WH if your candidate is elected.

We are all restricted to $2,000 per candidate per election cycle. You and I could give $4,000 to Kerry if we could afford it. But your spouse and children can give also. Folks frequently give for young children.

I got curious about all this a few months ago and did some research.

[nini]

27. Thanks Cally..

great info