Clark supporters: Have you contributed to Kerry since Clark dropped out?

[BootinUp]

Poll question: Clark supporters: Have you contributed to Kerry since Clark dropped out?

Just trying to get a feel for how strong the Clark supporter for Kerry thing is. Forgive me for asking.

[prole_for_peace]

1. i haven't contributed anything yet

but i probably will soon.

ABB!!!!

[aquanut]

48. "not yet" should have been one of the options.

"I will when he gets the nomination" might also have been useful.

[maddezmom]

2. not yet, but plan on it soon

had to pay off my AMEX for the month, so probably won't be until March 1st.

[GainesT1958]

3. I was thinking about doing so...

But then we watched his (cough, cough!) victory speech for the Wisconsin Primary on Tuesday. Figured we'd wait until he got himself a better speechwriter--AND a better speech DELIVERY! :eyes:

B-)

[LuminousX]

4. Interesting question, I'm glad it was asked

I'm also curious if Clark supporters have contributed money to Clark since he has dropped out. I am curious mainly because since my guy has also dropped, I am hearing rumors of a 500,000 debt and wondering how common it is for people to still give when they aren't really getting anything for the donation.

I am also curious if those Clark supporters who have given to the Kerry campaign are bothered at all that their donations may be used to pay the debt Kerry incurred in campaigning against Clark.

[maddezmom]

7. I think it's common to give after a campaign has ceased to exist

I maxed out with Clark, so I can't give anything else. And, I'm not concerned about contributing to Kerry....the race is to the WH and seeing the chimp de-throned.

[krkaufman]

20. Would it be legal....?

Would it be legal to find a Kerry supporter willing to contribute to the Clark campaign, in exchange for a contribution to the Kerry campaign?

Right now, this is about the only way I'll be contributing to Kerry.

Also, does anyone know if all of Clark's debts have been paid? I'd hate for him to be in the hole, on our account.

[jmaier]

8. LuminousX

I did pop for another $100 for Wes after his announcement to help defray some of the campaign debt. I also responded to an email from Wes to help out Ben Chandler (D) in a KY congressional special election.

[Jai4WKC08]

57. Me too

One more time to Clark, and a small amount to Ben Chandler, because Clark asked us to (and he won! whoohoo!)

I sent some to Charlie Rangel as well.

Kerry's gonna have to earn any more support than just my vote.

[in_cog_ni_to]

24. I REALLY don't like the idea

of paying off the debt he incurred while running against Clark...it just doesn't feel right.

We are maxed out on our contributions to Clark's campaign so we can't help him anymore. If we weren't maxed out and I received a personal plea from Wes Clark himself for some funds....how could I say no? :loveya:

[Auntie Bush]

50. My eyes well up with tears when I look at that picture.

Oh I forgot...Clark is the only person I ever donated to and the only one I ever will...but I will vote for Kerry.

[ewagner]

5. I may wait til the GE

I know the General wants us to support Kerry but I'm still having a hard time getting behind him.

[bushalert]

6. Hell yes!!!!!

I plan to design a cool Kerry T'shirt to sell on my website. I will donate $3 for every T sold to the Kerry campaign.

[democratreformed]

9. I'm sorry, but it just isn't too strong here (from me)

I am still working on it though. I just can't seem to muster any enthusiasm. And I am still mulling over "the big picture".

[maddezmom]

10. take your time

the most important thing is to vote against bush in the GE. :pals:

[truebrit71]

11. No. And I do not plan to until he announces his VP choice....

and if it ain't the right guy then he can go scratch....

TB

[krkaufman]

21. Yes, the right choice for VP would probably loosen my grip on my wallet.

n/t

[Auntie Bush]

51. Same for me

If Kerry makes it known that Clark will be his VP or Sec. of State...I will definitely donate as much as I can afford.

[Crunchy Frog]

63. Me too!

I intend to donate to the Democratic nominee, but I would definitely donate more if Clark were on the ticket.

[neverforget]

12. I haven't but I might come Sept or Oct depending on the money flow then.

[Mz Pip]

13. When Kerry

becomes the nominee I'll send him some money.

MzPip
:dem:

[MrSlayer]

14. Yes, I did.

$35 so far.

[BootinUp]

15. So many honest responses!

I have not yet. I still need to make a stronger connection to the Senator and what he intends to do before I can make that step.

[Leilani]

32. That's exactly how I feel

I don't have a connection to Kerry & I don't feel I owe him anything.

And I'm still having a problem with the race he ran against Clark;

Edwards & Shelton also gives me a problem.

But I will vote for the nominee.

[Joe the Revelator]

16. The next time i give money

Will be after the convention. I'll support JFK but you can't make me get excited about it :)


Now if Clark is the VP, I'll be maxing out again.

[wellstone_democrat]

17. and I doubt I ever will

I'm ABB but that doesn't mean I have to fall in love...done that twice. One died, the other was run out of the national race.

[jpgpenn]

18. If Clark will be part of a Kerry admin.

Yes I will. Have not as of now!

[jmaier]

19. Not yet

I probably will after he becomes the presumptive nominee to help build the between conventions war chest for the Dem candidate. I've donated recently to Ben Chandler and Charlie Rangel as Wes suggested.

While I think that Kerry stacks up better against Bush than Edwards, I'm rather agnostic between the two of them. I'll actively canvas and donate to the nominee.

[VolcanoJen]

22. Yeh, I threw him some bucks.

I threw a little more to Edwards, but they both reaped the financial benefit of Clark's drop-out, as far as VolcanoJen is concerned. :-)

All said, I've lost track, but I'm pretty sure I've given more to Edwards than anyone. Something about him... just gets the nickles and dimes out of me. :-)

[in_cog_ni_to]

23. nope.

and I won't until I know if he's the nominee and Clark is his VP.

[Eurobabe]

25. Kooch yes, Kerry no

not to say that I won't as we get closer to the GE, but for now I am a Kucitizen.

[maddezmom]

35. glad to see you got the avatar

:)

[mmonk]

26. yep

[DemCam]

27. I maxed out for Clark...

so I can't until after the convention...and will contribute, assuming Kerry is the nominee.

I fell in love for the primary...and will fall in line after the convention.

[MoonRiver]

28. No, but I probably will. However,

if he chooses Clark as VP I'll give more and sooner. Yes, this is blackmail! ;)

[in_cog_ni_to]

65. hehehe!

I LIKE your style! :evilgrin:

[Carolina]

29. Hell no and don't intend to

I left Kerry for Clark after the IWR vote.

All Kerry gets from me is my vote IF he's the nominee.

[Ginger1]

33. Money

No. Vote >yes<

[chyjo]

30. I contributed to Kucinich

but i'm waiting now until a nominee is chosen to contribute again

[Red_Storm]

31. have not and will not

[Skwmom]

34. If Clark is put on the ticket

then I will contribute.

[LuminousX]

38. I think you have hit upon a key element

People want more than lipservice. Clark has inspired his followers, has developed some very strong noble positions, and Kerry or any current candidate, can't just say "I admire Clark" and expect the followers/voters/supporters to start writing checks. Tangible evidence that the admiration is tranlating into policy is necessary. The best way to provide that evidence is to come out and say "This man will have a place in my administration if he accepts."

Until then, it is all words.

[JPJones]

36. I'm not paying for his townhouse

When he settles that, then I will contribute. More if Clark is given a prominent position.

[LuminousX]

37. To be very honest, I'm slightly surprised at this

I really thought the Clark and Kerry campaigns had a very cordial relationship.

[BootinUp]

39. The wounds

are still healing ;)

P.S. that is not suggesting it is a result of JK campaign.

[mikehiggins]

42. Clark and Kerry campaigns had a very cordial relationship.

That was the problem. The pros couldn't wait to "merge" with the Kerry folks, just like the guy heading the Dean campaign.

The grassroots people who backed Clark and Dean from the outset, they are a little less cordial. The Dean folks don't see much reason to change their point of view regarding Kerry. Certainly, the Dean folks around DU don't seem to.

As to Clark people? Most will support the Democratic nominee but not that many are anxious to jump onto the Kerry bandwagon. And according to some reports, the Kerry campaign is no happier with them than the pros running the Clark campaign were. They'll take our money but after that, well, they'll call us. Honest. They will. Abso-positi-lutely!

Just my opinion, of course. I don't speak for anyone but myself.

Just an American citizen.

[aquanut]

49. Cordial?

The Kerry folk were not particularly cordial in NH. They were leafletting Clark events, doing visibility at Clark rallies, called Clark a republican, and sent out negative lit to voters.

Not exactly hostile but a far cry from cordial.

[democratreformed]

45. Cordial relationships between the campaigns

do not always translate into support for the other candidate. And it certainly doesn't translate into immediate passion - especially not enough passion to let loose of any of my hard-earned money at the present time. After the nominee is chose and the GE battle heats up, I expect to be working hard for our nominee and contributing money when I can. Right now, the passion just isn't there. Not sure when it'll come.

[Crunchy Frog]

60. We're not the Clark campaign

We are Clark's supporters and we are independent minded individuals who make our own decisions. Clark is free to throw his support to Kerry, I never expected him to do any differently if he dropped out, but we are free not to follow, or to follow in our own good time and according to our own judgement.

I for one, am not yet ready to follow the General into the Kerry camp.

I will fully support the Democratic nominee.

[Piperay]

40. Not yet but I certainly will

give him as much as I can for the General Election.

[retyred]

41. I contributed to both since before Clark dropped out

Whenever I donated, that amount went 75/25 Clark/Kerry, now it"s 100% Kerry starting Friday.



retyred in fla
“Good-Night Paul, Wherever You Are”
So I read this book

[Claire Beth]

43. Yes, I have and did so PROUDLY!

I want ANYONE BUT BUSH.

[Tim_in_HK]

44. No.

Will probably only give Kerry money if he's the nominee. Same for Edwards.

I have donated a bit to both Chandler and Rangel.

[incapsulated]

46. Nope

I may give after the convention, though.

There is a difference between giving to the Democratic nominee, and giving to the Kerry campaign. I doubt he's hard up for cash, anyways.

[Auntie Bush]

52. Thanks...I love the "Clarkies for Kerry"

Now if I can only figure out how to add it to my signiture.

[incapsulated]

53. Do you have someplace you can upload and store it?

Any free web space will do. Then just put the url to the graphic in your siggy.

[Auntie Bush]

54. Testing

[Auntie Bush]

55. Shoot! Didn't work

Shoot...AKA Shit

[incapsulated]

58. What's that little <1> in the url?

Take that out and try it. If it's been renamed to have it, rename it again to anything without brackets (ie: clkry.jpg)

[Auntie Bush]

61. I'll try again

If this doesn't work...it's because I'm just too computer illiterate and I give up. Thanks for your help incog.
I tried to edit it out but failed. It's late now but I'll try again tomorrow after my IQ gets some nurishment.

[incapsulated]

62. I sent you a PM n/t

[HuskerDem]

47. Not as much as I should have by now I suppose

But I kind of busted the bank on Wes, so I'm kind of still in recovery on that front.

I will be donating on a regular basis though. I'm going to set up automatic payments, If they have that available.

[AnnitaR]

56. Haven't yet

Was just able to change my sig line pic last night.

It's going to take time for me to throw any money to Kerry, esp. knowing how much he has. Sure, if he puts Clark on the ticket I'd be much more open to throwing some cash his way.

Kerry just hasn't insprired me enough yet to earn my cash.

[Crunchy Frog]

59. No, I don't consider myself to be

in anybodies camp at this point, and don't intend to donate again until we have a nominee. At that point I will donate to whomever the nominee is.

I would say that I probably have a slight preference to Kerry over Edwards, but not enough to qualify as a Kerry supporter.

[RandomUser]

64. Ditto

Pretty much my position as well.