John Kerry will raise at least 100 million, probably 150 for the GE

[ShaneGR]

And he's already raised much more than the reported 4.5 million (After Iowa). Because the checks, shall we say, are in the mail. Not everyone uses the internet to contribute. In fact, the majority of donors still send checks. And almost ALL of the big-money doners use checks. And as every day passes, he'll raise more.. and more.. and more.

The second he's the Democratic Nominee he's going to start raising a BUTTLOAD of money. You know why? Because people like me who have been contributing to Edwards are going to start contributing to Kerry. And there will be people who gave money to Clark who will start contributing to Kerry. And yes, there will be some people who supported Dean, now sending money to Kerry. And guess what? Even people who supported Kucinich, they'll send money. Not the majority, but a good amount of each. Oh yeah, wait for September (Right after the Republican National Convention) and see how many people are so sickened by Bush's campaign that they're counting their pennies, contributing to get rid of him.

And the labor unions will contribute millions to the effort. And the average worker. And the lawyers. Wealthy billionares are investing in 527 PACS on behalf of the anti-Bush movement. Pro-choice organizations. Environmental groups. Constitutional defenders. Teachers. Firefighters. Police Unions. EVERYONE except ultra-wealthy corporatations, evangelical christians, and diehard Republicans will be giving money to John Kerry. But we've got some corporations too. GOOD, if a corporation wants to contribute to GETTING RID of George W Bush, may god bless them.

Even a lot of anti-war groups will overlook Kerry's vote on IWR. You know why? Because the Bush campaign is going to try and paint Kerry as an anti-war liberal, complete with pictures of Kerry with Jane Fonda and John Lennon. By the time we hit September, it's going to be so ugly, for both sides, that we will be contemplating invading DC and taking our country back with people power.

Trust me, Kerry will raise plenty of money. Plenty.


EDIT NOTE: Based on GWB the failure. Remember what a failure he really has been.

[creativelcro]

1. Anything you say... Sure, we trust you... Make that 200 M...

[mikehiggins]

2. Well, if 2 million people send in $100 each, there you go.

And if there aren't 2 million people out there who want to see George Bush sent back home shame on this country.

How about $50 from 4 million folks? That's the cost of two cartons of cigarettes for pete's sake. They'd help save America and do something for their own health to boot.

The Democratic nominee will have no problem raising money. My only problem is with who you think that guy should be.

[ShaneGR]

6. Just being realistic

After next Tuesday he's won 13 of 15, there comes a time when we face reality.

[bain_sidhe]

11. $50 is two cartons of cigs?

Where do you live??? That's only one carton and a can of coffee where I live. Which, as two of the three major food groups, ain't bad. And hey, if you've got a coupon, you might save enough for a candy bar, in which case, you're covered!) :D

[stickdog]

12. Sorry, but we aren't sending Kerry any money. The Democratic

party has made it perfectly clear that they don't want, need or expect our help on any level.

[ShaneGR]

13. Perhaps not you, but PLENTY of people will

More than enough to get rid of Bush. Thank us when it's over please.

[Feanorcurufinwe]

16. 'We'?

[ShaneGR]

17. Didn't you know

Represents every Dean supporter in the nation, who would have thunk it.

[LuminousX]

27. That sentiment almost represents every Dean supporter.

Close enough that the use of 'We' isn't unwarranted. There are at least enough Dean supporters who will not contribute money to Kerry (prefering to give it to 527s who didn't go into debt in an effort to sink Dean) that his use of 'We' really isn't to be questioned. Of course it doesn't mean every Dean supporter. The fact you think it implies that is interesting in and of itself.

[ShaneGR]

4. I have proof

I gave Howard Dean 25 bucks last year. Gave Edwards about 50. And I gave Clark a $100 dollars in November. But then I was the Iowa results and decided I liked Edwards again so I gave him 250 last month. But I'm realistic, and I see that Kerry is about to get this thing. When that happens, he'll have my FULL support.


ABB baby. I want Bush gone.

[lastknowngood]

3. What has he got to bargain with. His business friends won't spend

the money unless he's a sure thing. They will spend it on the shrub.
The Dem's control no part of government and will lose ground in the senate and house this year.

[ShaneGR]

7. Sure thing?

You mean to say that people in business don't care about what they think? That they've been so successful under Bush that they're willing to overlook how they feel about Bush?

I don't think so.

[blm]

30. Kerry has always been an anti-corporate candidate. You don't get highest

ratings from environmental groups and labor groups by being a corporatist.

There are some businesses that make ethical choices for their donations.

[The Magistrate]

5. He Had Damned Well Better, Sir

And we had all better help once the general election is upon us.

"LET'S GO GET THOSE BUSH BASTARDS!"

[Tweed]

8. We agree

[hellhathnofury]

9. And how much of it will be from the finance and insurance industries?

Gotta love Kerry, he makes K-Street smile.

[stickdog]

10. Why not three, no, EIGHT HUNDRED MILLION!

I mean, he did go out with Morgan Fairchild, didn't he?

[ShaneGR]

14. Yes, he did. But he's also running against George W Bush

You remember Bush, public enemy #1.

[hellhathnofury]

20. Kerry hasn't won the nomination yet.

[mouse7]

23. He did?

Eeewwww.

There's an Old Navy joke just layin' there for anyone's use if they want it.

[ibegurpard]

15. Good...he won't need any from me then

Not that he would've gotten it anyway.

[adadem]

18. We're putting aside

1K from our tax return for the GE. Prior to this year we never donated before. We must get bush out...of the country, preferably.

[sleipnir]

19. He'll get exactly $0.02 from me in the General Election

along with a note from me outlying why I hate many of the positions he's voted for and the fact the he became a Bush enabler two years ago. Along with a few suggestions to help him move his campaign forward and a desire to see him repent for his crimes in complicity of killing tens of thousands of innocents.

[dkf]

21. Oh, Kerry will get lots of $ all right.

He's already shown he does a good job for his contributors.

Question is, will he do a good job for us?

I bet if you ask his constituents in MA, you won't like their answer.

[aldian159]

24. Those same constituents who've elected him FOUR times?

They must either be incredibly dumb or masochistic to hate him and keep re-electing him, right?

[Tim_in_HK]

22. Can't the same exact post above

be said for whoever the eventual Democratic nominee is? Clark, Dean, Edwards, Kerry, whoever? What makes this so special about Kerry?

Isn't this more about people wanting Bush gone than Kerry in?

[ShaneGR]

28. Actually yes, you are correct

This post is in response to other posts saying Kerry would be unable to raise money, which, IMO, is ludicrous.

[NoPasaran]

25. I don't doubt he will

If he is the nominee he will get some from me.

[molly]

26. I will keep contributing as much as I can

if we don't remove the current group, we are doomed.

[democratreformed]

29. Have these primaries shown that money does not always rule?

Seriously, I kept hearing how Dean was a sure thing b/c of all his money. That didn't pan out. What should that tell us about the GE?

[ShaneGR]

32. Bush can't buy votes, we just need enough

That's how I feel anyways.

[CWebster]

31. He can count on his big media boys to do the bundling

he ain't getting a dime from little old me.