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BootinUp Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 04:47 PM
Original message
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.
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prole_for_peace Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 04:49 PM
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1. i haven't contributed anything yet
but i probably will soon.

ABB!!!!
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aquanut Donating Member (107 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 10:46 PM
Response to Reply #1
48. "not yet" should have been one of the options.
"I will when he gets the nomination" might also have been useful.
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maddezmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 04:49 PM
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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.
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GainesT1958 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 04:49 PM
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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-)
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LuminousX Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 04:50 PM
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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.
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maddezmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 04:52 PM
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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.
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krkaufman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 05:11 PM
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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.
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jmaier Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 04:52 PM
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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.
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Jai4WKC08 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-20-04 12:06 AM
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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.
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in_cog_ni_to Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 05:27 PM
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24. I REALLY don't like the idea
Edited on Thu Feb-19-04 05:28 PM by in_cog_ni_to
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:
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Auntie Bush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 10:53 PM
Response to Reply #24
50. My eyes well up with tears when I look at that picture.
Edited on Thu Feb-19-04 10:57 PM by Anti Bush
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.
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ewagner Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 04:50 PM
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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.
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bushalert Donating Member (156 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 04:51 PM
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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.
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democratreformed Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 04:53 PM
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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".
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maddezmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 04:55 PM
Response to Reply #9
10. take your time
the most important thing is to vote against bush in the GE. :pals:
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truebrit71 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 04:56 PM
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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
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krkaufman Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 05:13 PM
Response to Reply #11
21. Yes, the right choice for VP would probably loosen my grip on my wallet.
n/t
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Auntie Bush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 11:03 PM
Response to Reply #21
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.
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Crunchy Frog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-20-04 01:25 AM
Response to Reply #51
63. Me too!
I intend to donate to the Democratic nominee, but I would definitely donate more if Clark were on the ticket.
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neverforget Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 04:56 PM
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12. I haven't but I might come Sept or Oct depending on the money flow then.
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Mz Pip Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 04:58 PM
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13. When Kerry
becomes the nominee I'll send him some money.

MzPip
:dem:
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MrSlayer Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 04:59 PM
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14. Yes, I did.
$35 so far.
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BootinUp Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 05:01 PM
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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.
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Leilani Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 06:04 PM
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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.
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Joe the Revelator Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 05:04 PM
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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.
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wellstone_democrat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 05:07 PM
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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.
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jpgpenn Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 05:08 PM
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18. If Clark will be part of a Kerry admin.
Yes I will. Have not as of now!
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jmaier Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 05:10 PM
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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.
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VolcanoJen Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 05:14 PM
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22. Yeh, I threw him some bucks.
Edited on Thu Feb-19-04 05:15 PM by VolcanoJen
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. :-)
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in_cog_ni_to Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 05:15 PM
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23. nope.
and I won't until I know if he's the nominee and Clark is his VP.
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Eurobabe Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 05:29 PM
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25. Kooch yes, Kerry no
Edited on Thu Feb-19-04 05:30 PM by crozet4clark
not to say that I won't as we get closer to the GE, but for now I am a Kucitizen.
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maddezmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 07:03 PM
Response to Reply #25
35. glad to see you got the avatar
:)
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mmonk Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 05:29 PM
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26. yep
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DemCam Donating Member (911 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 05:53 PM
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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.
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MoonRiver Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 05:55 PM
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28. No, but I probably will. However,
if he chooses Clark as VP I'll give more and sooner. Yes, this is blackmail! ;)
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in_cog_ni_to Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-20-04 07:10 AM
Response to Reply #28
65. hehehe!
I LIKE your style! :evilgrin:
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Carolina Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 05:58 PM
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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.
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Ginger1 Donating Member (28 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 06:08 PM
Response to Reply #29
33. Money
No. Vote >yes<
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chyjo Donating Member (615 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 05:59 PM
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30. I contributed to Kucinich
but i'm waiting now until a nominee is chosen to contribute again
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Red_Storm Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 06:00 PM
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31. have not and will not
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Skwmom Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 06:23 PM
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34. If Clark is put on the ticket
then I will contribute.
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LuminousX Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 07:50 PM
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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.
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JPJones Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 07:25 PM
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36. I'm not paying for his townhouse
Edited on Thu Feb-19-04 07:28 PM by JPJones
When he settles that, then I will contribute. More if Clark is given a prominent position.
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LuminousX Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 07:47 PM
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37. To be very honest, I'm slightly surprised at this
I really thought the Clark and Kerry campaigns had a very cordial relationship.
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BootinUp Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 08:09 PM
Response to Reply #37
39. The wounds
are still healing ;)

P.S. that is not suggesting it is a result of JK campaign.
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mikehiggins Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 09:40 PM
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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.
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aquanut Donating Member (107 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 10:50 PM
Response to Reply #42
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.
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democratreformed Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 10:06 PM
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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.
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Crunchy Frog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-20-04 12:55 AM
Response to Reply #37
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.
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Piperay Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 08:16 PM
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40. Not yet but I certainly will
give him as much as I can for the General Election.
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retyred Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 08:53 PM
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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
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Claire Beth Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 09:52 PM
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43. Yes, I have and did so PROUDLY!
I want ANYONE BUT BUSH.
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Tim_in_HK Donating Member (544 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 10:00 PM
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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.
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incapsulated Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 10:15 PM
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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.
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Auntie Bush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 11:21 PM
Response to Reply #46
52. Thanks...I love the "Clarkies for Kerry"
Now if I can only figure out how to add it to my signiture.
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incapsulated Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 11:28 PM
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53. Do you have someplace you can upload and store it?
Edited on Thu Feb-19-04 11:28 PM by incapsulated
Any free web space will do. Then just put the url to the graphic in your siggy.
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Auntie Bush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 11:57 PM
Response to Reply #53
54. Testing
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Auntie Bush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 11:59 PM
Response to Reply #54
55. Shoot! Didn't work
Shoot...AKA Shit
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incapsulated Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-20-04 12:21 AM
Response to Reply #55
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)
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Auntie Bush Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-20-04 01:04 AM
Response to Reply #58
61. I'll try again
Edited on Fri Feb-20-04 01:13 AM by Anti Bush
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.
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incapsulated Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-20-04 01:13 AM
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62. I sent you a PM n/t
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HuskerDem Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Thu Feb-19-04 10:18 PM
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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.
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AnnitaR Donating Member (958 posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-20-04 12:06 AM
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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.
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Crunchy Frog Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-20-04 12:29 AM
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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.
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RandomUser Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Fri Feb-20-04 06:35 AM
Response to Reply #59
64. Ditto
Pretty much my position as well.
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