Can we show $10,000 of support for Russ Feingold? by Saturday?

[undeterred]

Over $3000 has been sent in by 69 DUers since Sunday. This is great, but with 80,000 registered members I think we have it in us to do much more.

Feingold has stood alone in fighting the Patriot Act, which impinges on civil liberties.

On Friday he stood alone on Censure, trying to hold the President accountable for breaking the law.

Today he openly supported marriage equality for gays and lesbians. Again he stands alone.

Let's stand with Feingold by contributing to the Progressive Patriots Fund. I am keeping a list of the contributors and hopefully someone will come up with an idea for thanking him in person.

http://www.progressivepatriotsfund.com/

Post or PM me when you have contributed and I will add you to the list!

Suggested donation is $17.76!

:patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot: :patriot:

[fooj]

1. Thanks for putting this together for us here at DU!

I, personally, am quite happy to donate to the courageous Senator of Wisconsin. He fricking ROCKS!!!!!!!! Such a breathe of fresh air...TRUTH..............

Peace.

[IndyOp]

2. If you have time to edit your post...

Remind people that you are going to personally read/present the names of DUers who donate to Russ during an upcoming listening session in Wisconsin -- on what date, by the way? Can you get a pic of Russ? With you - wearing a DU T-shirt?

:bounce:

On edit: It is nice when a sentence makes sense.

[undeterred]

7. We can't do it that way

I talked to folks at the PPF and they said presenting money to him (even symbolically) in front of a group at a listening session would give the wrong idea - and Feingold is scrupulous about folliwing campaign finance laws. I think I could approach him one on one after the session and tell him about the fundraising and give him the list. The PPF knows about the fundraising.

Several people here asked that we wait, or work with DKOS, or send flowers too- all of those options are still wide open but people need to step up and organize it.

I don't have a DU tshirt but I could wear my Camp Wellstone tshirt!

[IndyOp]

10. Okay - thanks for the clarification.

I am delighted to hear that he will *not* allow contributions to be presented at the listening sessions! The listening sessions are meant to counter-act our current 'pay-to-play' system in which only the wealthy get access.

Could you present it to him at a separate time & place? His office might like to have a picture of the event to post at the Progressive PAC website -- evidence that the netroots like what he is doing.

As for the other ideas:

Flowers? We've done that. And, sorry to be sexist, but the effect is a bit more appropriate for Helen Thomas and Barbara Boxer than Russ Feingold.

Work with DKOS? If there is someone who could run the DKOS side of the same campaign that would be nice, but it is not necessary.

I think it is important to set a date, have some little event that will generate a picture you can post -- and keep it simple.

And as for organizing it - you've just raised $3,000 -- JUST DO IT!! You're doing great!

:bounce:

[undeterred]

11. I'm glad I talked to the PPF

I'd hate to do something that ends up looking bad out of sheer naivete!

I am still waiting to see how and if this progresses- only one contribution while I was at work today. But I haven't given up yet!

[sasha031]

3. what a great idea

I'm going to contribute now...

[Nite Owl]

4. I gave about a week or

two ago does that count?

[undeterred]

8. of course~!

:toast:

[undeterred]

83. yes indeed!

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2. wordpix2
3. Paulo_s News
4. midnight
5. liberalnurse
6. bbgrunt
7. joanski0
8. nuxvomica
9. dmordue
10. upi402
11. MadisonProgressive
12. davidwparker
13. BlueGirlRedState
14. FormerRushFan
15. bmcatt
16. me b zola
17. vpilot
18. Vadem
19. ralps
20. Pacifist Patriot
21. Sugarcoated
22. Jensen
23. w8liftinglady
24. ellenfl
25. ldf
26. Lucy
27. niyad
28. cal04
29. fooj
30. bttft
31. toandme
32. stephinrome
33. 0007
34. proud2Blib
35. July
36. flpoljunkie
37. Puglover
38. sinkingfeeling
39. madjohnshaft
40. Vincardog
41. orangepeel68
42. Vinca
43. FLDem5
44. wtmusic
45. ima_sinnic
46. MsUSA
47. robinlynne
48. pstans
49. Fridays Child
50. jean
51. understandinglife
52. Imalittleteapot
53. radio4progressives
54. MasonJar
55. IndyOp
56. abluelady
57. undeterred
58. Catchawave
59. KrazyKat
60. pennylane100
61. justgamma
62. chloesmom
63. blue4barb
64. Bigleaf
65. BlueCaliDem04
66. Doremus
67. sagesnow
68. trusty
69. Zinfandel
70. sasha031
71. Nite Owl
72. Bluebear
73. Bushfire
74. kiteinthewind
75. AuntiBush
76. Gregorian
77. slipslidingaway
78. liberalla
79. electron_blue
80. OmmmSweetOmmm
81. helderheid
82. Old Broad
83. peace13
84. kansasblue
85. sponsoree
86. sponsoree
87. sponsoree
88. Nickster
89. Maat
90. flpoljunkie

$3502 and counting!

[w8liftinglady]

5. Most of us can skip a meal,or postpone some purchase-many of us...

...can contribute for our less fortunate brothers and sisters here...c'mon,people-let's get 20,000 names on that list.

[Bluebear]

6. Proudly donated $17.76 - FEINGOLD '08

[undeterred]

9. $3078.72 !

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7. joanski0
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25. ldf
26. Lucy
27. niyad
28. cal04
29. fooj
30. bttft
31. toandme
32. stephinrome
33. 0007
34. proud2Blib
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39. madjohnshaft
40. Vincardog
41. orangepeel68
42. Vinca
43. FLDem5
44. wtmusic
45. ima_sinnic
46. MsUSA
47. robinlynne
48. pstans
49. Fridays Child
50. jean
51. understandinglife
52. Imalittleteapot
53. radio4progressives
54. MasonJar
55. IndyOp
56. abluelady
57. undeterred
58. Catchawave
59. KrazyKat
60. pennylane100
61. justgamma
62. chloesmom
63. blue4barb
64. Bigleaf
65. BlueCaliDem04
66. Doremus
67. sagesnow
68. trusty
69. Zinfandel
70. sasha031
71. Nite Owl
72. Bluebear


:kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick:

[kiteinthewind]

12. I PM'd pamela from Maryland a couple hours ago. I will let you know when I

hear back, or she may PM you directly! FYI, DUers, pamela, who lives in Maryland had offered to purchase a "bush" and label it 'Censure bush' and take it to the DC office. I asked her if she would be willing to deliver the 'list' of donors!! Personally, I am going to mail my check on Thursday-payday, budget, etc!!
:)

[undeterred]

15. sounds great!

and I put you on the list :hi:

[kiteinthewind]

25. Thank ya!!

:hi:

[kiteinthewind]

13. Kick!!

:kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick:

[AuntiBush]

14. You're on!

What an appropriate amount :patriot:

Look for that PM. Called his office again this week telling his office how proud I am of his stands, giving full support.

Makes an American proud again, sigh...

[undeterred]

16. $3132 for the patriot senator from Wisconsin!

Isn't it great to have an elected official you actually look forward to giving money to!

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25. ldf
26. Lucy
27. niyad
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29. fooj
30. bttft
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32. stephinrome
33. 0007
34. proud2Blib
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39. madjohnshaft
40. Vincardog
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42. Vinca
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44. wtmusic
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48. pstans
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57. undeterred
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59. KrazyKat
60. pennylane100
61. justgamma
62. chloesmom
63. blue4barb
64. Bigleaf
65. BlueCaliDem04
66. Doremus
67. sagesnow
68. trusty
69. Zinfandel
70. sasha031
71. Nite Owl
72. Bluebear
73. Bushfire
74. kiteinthewind
75. AuntiBush

:bounce: :party: :bounce: :toast:

[pstans]

17. Has this made it over to Daily Kos yet?

[undeterred]

19. not that I know of

I have a new account there and I posted it in a comment last night which probably went unnoticed. There is some great material over there but I have no idea how to navigate that messageboard!

[kiteinthewind]

20. I checked a couple times today, but I don't see it. I have difficulty

navigating the site. :argh:

[pstans]

21. I agree

DKos is not as easy to get around as DU. Which is why I am all over DU.

[kiteinthewind]

23. ditto! nt

[AuntiBush]

24. It's a Refreshing Tide

Long time coming, undeterred... a long time a coming.

:bounce:

Edited to Add: I've never been so proud to be a Democrat in recent weeks, thanks to Al Gore and Senator Russ Finegold.

I've called long distance twice now, and emailed from his site to let him know I'm behind him fully. Can't say enough for this American Statesman. What is it about Wisconsin? What a wonderful state. Hope he goes no where on us and continues to speak-out. He gives us all hope when there has been none, and brings sanity, integrity and honor back to our literally torn, and ruined nation.

[kiteinthewind]

18. To the other Dems NOT supporting Russ; Look what the netroots can

do when you make us proud!!!

:toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:

:grouphug:

:patriot:

[rodeodance]

22. k and r.

[robinlynne]

26. I'm proud to be with you guys!

I love it that 17.76 plus 17.76 comes out to 3000 in only 2 or 3 days.
Honored to be in DU.

[pstans]

27. Donate and then visit the Russ08 movement

at www.russforpresident.com

[radio4progressives]

54. kicking this up!

[Gregorian]

28. You got it BABY!

Not much. $17.76 I'd love to donate more, but I'm still living in my own material world. What if we all took off on our bicycles and rode across the USA in support of freedom and Feingold? I'm dreamin. Where was I...

[gordontron]

29. so what would this money do?

does it just support his reelection campaign or does it go to spread his message? thanks

[undeterred]

30. Check out the website

"The Progressive Patriots Fund is dedicated to promoting a progressive reform agenda and supporting candidates across the country."

It supports other progressive candidates- some funds were given out in advance of the March primaries and it pays for him to travel the country promomting progressive ideals.

http://www.progressivepatriotsfund.com/

[pstans]

31. If he decides to run

I am pretty sure this money could be used.

[w8liftinglady]

33. it also supports democrats running in tough districts..on the site

[undeterred]

32. $3149.76

:toast:

[w8liftinglady]

34. reminder 17.76 X 20,000 DUers = 355K-what a show of support for bravery

[undeterred]

35. If you need a sponsor or can sponsor someone else, let me know!!

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17. vpilot
18. Vadem
19. ralps
20. Pacifist Patriot
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24. ellenfl
25. ldf
26. Lucy
27. niyad
28. cal04
29. fooj
30. bttft
31. toandme
32. stephinrome
33. 0007
34. proud2Blib
35. July
36. flpoljunkie
37. Puglover
38. sinkingfeeling
39. madjohnshaft
40. Vincardog
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42. Vinca
43. FLDem5
44. wtmusic
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46. MsUSA
47. robinlynne
48. pstans
49. Fridays Child
50. jean
51. understandinglife
52. Imalittleteapot
53. radio4progressives
54. MasonJar
55. IndyOp
56. abluelady
57. undeterred
58. Catchawave
59. KrazyKat
60. pennylane100
61. justgamma
62. chloesmom
63. blue4barb
64. Bigleaf
65. BlueCaliDem04
66. Doremus
67. sagesnow
68. trusty
69. Zinfandel
70. sasha031
71. Nite Owl
72. Bluebear
73. Bushfire
74. kiteinthewind
75. AuntiBush
76. Gregorian
77. slipslidingaway

[undeterred]

36. $3185.28 and counting!

:party:

[w8liftinglady]

37. I will gladly sponsor 2 more people Friday(payday)

put your money where your mouths are,people...this is the kind of positive reinforcement our candidates need from the grassroots

[undeterred]

38. you're the best!

wait a minute, Feingold is the best!

[w8liftinglady]

39. lol..not the best..i have a way to go to get to $1776

[w8liftinglady]

40. kicking for the morning crew

[July]

41. Kick! Power of the net, come on people! nt

[0007]

42. Kick

[undeterred]

43. $3210.28 Wednesday morning

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14. FormerRushFan
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16. me b zola
17. vpilot
18. Vadem
19. ralps
20. Pacifist Patriot
21. Sugarcoated
22. Jensen
23. w8liftinglady
24. ellenfl
25. ldf
26. Lucy
27. niyad
28. cal04
29. fooj
30. bttft
31. toandme
32. stephinrome
33. 0007
34. proud2Blib
35. July
36. flpoljunkie
37. Puglover
38. sinkingfeeling
39. madjohnshaft
40. Vincardog
41. orangepeel68
42. Vinca
43. FLDem5
44. wtmusic
45. ima_sinnic
46. MsUSA
47. robinlynne
48. pstans
49. Fridays Child
50. jean
51. understandinglife
52. Imalittleteapot
53. radio4progressives
54. MasonJar
55. IndyOp
56. abluelady
57. undeterred
58. Catchawave
59. KrazyKat
60. pennylane100
61. justgamma
62. chloesmom
63. blue4barb
64. Bigleaf
65. BlueCaliDem04
66. Doremus
67. sagesnow
68. trusty
69. Zinfandel
70. sasha031
71. Nite Owl
72. Bluebear
73. Bushfire
74. kiteinthewind
75. AuntiBush
76. Gregorian
77. slipslidingaway
78. liberalla

:kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick:

[pstans]

45. It would be great if 1000 DU's could donate

and we could break $4000.

:kick: :loveya: :pals: :headbang: :yourock: :woohoo: :applause: :patriot:

[undeterred]

46. keepin it kicked!

[undeterred]

47. still kickin for Russ!

[undeterred]

49. $3242.52 for the best Senator in the USA!

[undeterred]

50. super kick~!

[stephinrome]

44. just a kick...

...I've already donated.

Great job everyone.

[w8liftinglady]

48. I am kicking again.Feel free to sponsor your fellow DUers..like the roses.

Many on the board are capable of sponsoring a DUer who hasn't the resources.It is time to make an indelible statement to our representatives...that the meek routine won't work anymore-while our country gets sold out.It is our obligation to show our support to Feingold and those who are sponsored by the progressive patriot website.

[pstans]

51. Kicking for the dinner time crowd

Let's keep the money coming!

Go Russ Go!
Run Russ Run!

www.russforpresident.com

[electron_blue]

52. count me in! I contributed

[undeterred]

53. Thank you electron blue!

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13. BlueGirlRedState
14. FormerRushFan
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17. vpilot
18. Vadem
19. ralps
20. Pacifist Patriot
21. Sugarcoated
22. Jensen
23. w8liftinglady
24. ellenfl
25. ldf
26. Lucy
27. niyad
28. cal04
29. fooj
30. bttft
31. toandme
32. stephinrome
33. 0007
34. proud2Blib
35. July
36. flpoljunkie
37. Puglover
38. sinkingfeeling
39. madjohnshaft
40. Vincardog
41. orangepeel68
42. Vinca
43. FLDem5
44. wtmusic
45. ima_sinnic
46. MsUSA
47. robinlynne
48. pstans
49. Fridays Child
50. jean
51. understandinglife
52. Imalittleteapot
53. radio4progressives
54. MasonJar
55. IndyOp
56. abluelady
57. undeterred
58. Catchawave
59. KrazyKat
60. pennylane100
61. justgamma
62. chloesmom
63. blue4barb
64. Bigleaf
65. BlueCaliDem04
66. Doremus
67. sagesnow
68. trusty
69. Zinfandel
70. sasha031
71. Nite Owl
72. Bluebear
73. Bushfire
74. kiteinthewind
75. AuntiBush
76. Gregorian
77. slipslidingaway
78. liberalla
79. electron_blue

:kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick:

[undeterred]

55. $3260.28 and counting !

[electron_blue]

84. not sure it matters, but since you're counting, I donated $25, not $17.76

[undeterred]

56. kicked again!

:kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick:

[undeterred]

58. morning kick!

:kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick:

[stephinrome]

57. another kick n/t

[undeterred]

59. Mega Lunchtime Kick!

:kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick:

[undeterred]

60. Super kick for the Amazing Senator Feingold

:kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick: :kick:

[OmmmSweetOmmm]

61. I have a check for $17.76 going into the mail today! Go Russ!!!!!!

:loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya: :loveya:

[pstans]

62. How much are we at now?

[helderheid]

63. COUNT ON ME!

[helderheid]

70. Later this eve I will throw $25 his way!

[wordpix]

64. C'mon DU---we can do better than $3000! (I gave last week).Just $17.76!

Easy to do, it's the price of a lg. pizza or two movie tix to help Russ.

[Sugarcoated]

65. Okay, I'll give again.

Can I contribute twice?

[undeterred]

66. Hey maybe someone would like to be sponsored by you!

[Sugarcoated]

72. I'll contribute in Maat's name

for all the hard work she put in for that spiritual website she started. :hug:

[undeterred]

67. Thursday Evening update: $3370.80 - Hey thats 1/3 of $10,000

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63. blue4barb
64. Bigleaf
65. BlueCaliDem04
66. Doremus
67. sagesnow
68. trusty
69. Zinfandel
70. sasha031
71. Nite Owl
72. Bluebear
73. Bushfire
74. kiteinthewind
75. AuntiBush
76. Gregorian
77. slipslidingaway
78. liberalla
79. electron_blue
80. OmmmSweetOmmm
81. helderheid
82. Old Broad
83. peace13

:grouphug:

[Catchawave]

68. Fabulous !

:kick:

[Nickster]

69. Ok, I just kicked in 17.76! Go Russ! n/t

[More Than A Feeling]

71. Kick!

[stephinrome]

73. friday morning kick n/t

[Chimichurri]

74. Done. He's a hero.

[undeterred]

75. $3477.36 Friday morning!

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25. ldf
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28. cal04
29. fooj
30. bttft
31. toandme
32. stephinrome
33. 0007
34. proud2Blib
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37. Puglover
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39. madjohnshaft
40. Vincardog
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42. Vinca
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44. wtmusic
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63. blue4barb
64. Bigleaf
65. BlueCaliDem04
66. Doremus
67. sagesnow
68. trusty
69. Zinfandel
70. sasha031
71. Nite Owl
72. Bluebear
73. Bushfire
74. kiteinthewind
75. AuntiBush
76. Gregorian
77. slipslidingaway
78. liberalla
79. electron_blue
80. OmmmSweetOmmm
81. helderheid
82. Old Broad
83. peace13
84. kansasblue
85. sponsoree
86. sponsoree
87. sponsoree
88. Nickster
89. Maat

:patriot: $3477.36 :patriot:

[w8liftinglady]

76. c'mon DUers-put your money where your mouth is...support Russ...

[Coexist]

77. kick

[undeterred]

78. Payday kick!

[undeterred]

79. $3502.36 Friday 10:15 cst

:patriot: :woohoo: :applause: :party: :toast: :toast: :party: :applause: :woohoo: :patriot:

[pstans]

80. How many people have donated?

:yourock: :patriot: :applause: :woohoo:

[undeterred]

81. 80+

But I think we can go lots higher!

[w8liftinglady]

82. which translates to..!!! 1% !!!..is that acceptable?