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A Silent Bernie Sanders DU supporters thread-who are we so far? (Original Post) bobthedrummer May 2015 OP
I am in. jwirr May 2015 #1
Me, too! ANOIS May 2015 #314
^ blm May 2015 #2
. deutsey May 2015 #3
Why be silent? I'll shout Bernie for president from the rooftops! Initech May 2015 #4
Why not? Jackpine Radical May 2015 #5
+1 daleanime May 2015 #11
Hand raised. LibDemAlways May 2015 #6
..... cali May 2015 #7
! Gregorian May 2015 #8
:) polichick May 2015 #9
. demmiblue May 2015 #10
...... daleanime May 2015 #12
* AtomicKitten May 2015 #13
^^^ Eleanors38 May 2015 #14
Sure. He's well within my nose holding limits. Tierra_y_Libertad May 2015 #15
That's a reasonable position you got there. paulbibeau May 2015 #363
. arcane1 May 2015 #16
Me, me, me, me fredamae May 2015 #17
:) Wilms May 2015 #18
.... Melissa G May 2015 #118
I don't know who I will ultimately vote for - Ms. Toad May 2015 #19
easy..in..nt xiamiam May 2015 #20
I'll back Bernie. immoderate May 2015 #21
I'm there... cascadiance May 2015 #22
In and donco May 2015 #23
... Lochloosa May 2015 #24
!!! bvar22 May 2015 #25
Geaux Bernie!!! nt ChisolmTrailDem May 2015 #26
me sendero May 2015 #27
Me! woodsprite May 2015 #28
Yes. narnian60 May 2015 #166
OH OH me! Vincardog May 2015 #29
Supporter (nt) bigwillq May 2015 #30
I'm a Bernie supporter. liberal_at_heart May 2015 #31
Yep Go Vols May 2015 #32
... madfloridian May 2015 #33
Aye. nt el_bryanto May 2015 #34
Count me in. Maedhros May 2015 #35
. nt. NCTraveler May 2015 #36
Why silent? So weird. PeaceNikki May 2015 #37
shh! nilram May 2015 #432
... 99Forever May 2015 #38
Mr Sanders would probably be the best person to hold the office malthaussen May 2015 #39
A president we could be proud of fbc May 2015 #40
. Motown_Johnny May 2015 #41
smiley face thingy Roy Rolling May 2015 #42
: ) Judi Lynn May 2015 #43
... smokey nj May 2015 #44
Count me in tnlurker May 2015 #45
!! Jack Rabbit May 2015 #46
... Enthusiast May 2015 #47
America's Senator will be America's President. morningfog May 2015 #48
OOOOOOOOOOO YEAHHHHHHHHHH bob4460 May 2015 #49
... TBF May 2015 #50
MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE!!! roguevalley May 2015 #51
... onyourleft May 2015 #52
From Missouri........ LongTomH May 2015 #53
Just changed my avatar yesterday with the official announcement. Tobin S. May 2015 #54
... tosh May 2015 #55
This message was self-deleted by its author guyton May 2015 #56
. democrank May 2015 #57
:-) KatyaR May 2015 #58
here Duppers May 2015 #59
. City Lights May 2015 #60
. hifiguy May 2015 #61
^ Spitfire of ATJ May 2015 #62
Sanders for Pres, FoxNewsSucks May 2015 #63
^THIS Mother Of Four May 2015 #355
yup. K&R, nt. druidity33 May 2015 #362
kicky-poo Heddi May 2015 #64
Go Bernie! mrsadm May 2015 #65
Me 2 Omaha Steve May 2015 #66
. AnotherDreamWeaver May 2015 #67
You know it, son! MountainMama May 2015 #68
I am all in donnasgirl May 2015 #69
Never silent, mahina May 2015 #70
He has my support. nt sarge43 May 2015 #71
_ KansDem May 2015 #72
K&R passiveporcupine May 2015 #73
;:oD 1monster May 2015 #74
Sorry Bernie, engrossed in Freddie Gray fadedrose May 2015 #75
. Ed Suspicious May 2015 #76
. RoccoR5955 May 2015 #77
++ Shadowflash May 2015 #78
Count me in. nt Nay May 2015 #79
. enigmatic May 2015 #80
ME! imthevicar May 2015 #81
Bernie!! AzDar May 2015 #82
I am in 100% !!!! SamKnause May 2015 #83
I'm in. octoberlib May 2015 #84
I would definitely vote for Bernie Sanders. Spiggitzfan May 2015 #85
If he does this every day for 365 days, he will raise $547,500,000 Agnosticsherbet May 2015 #86
Its too bad that he didn't announce before tax day... cascadiance May 2015 #109
True, but in my case that wouldn't help, anyway. Buns_of_Fire May 2015 #174
# Pharaoh May 2015 #87
Win, Bernie, Win! Kip Humphrey May 2015 #88
k&r zazen May 2015 #89
I'm in!!!! rainy May 2015 #90
*raises hand* GummyBearz May 2015 #91
Me PADemD May 2015 #92
Kickety kick kick. . . DinahMoeHum May 2015 #93
me nt freedom fighter jh May 2015 #94
. CharlotteVale May 2015 #95
;~) Cosmic Kitten May 2015 #96
^ nationalize the fed May 2015 #97
... stage left May 2015 #98
Finally decided last night. Will not bad mouth other Democrats gordianot May 2015 #99
Go Bernie, give them hell...tell it like it really is! haikugal May 2015 #100
Me :) DocMac May 2015 #101
In. derby378 May 2015 #102
! shirleyplz May 2015 #103
I am definitely in... monmouth4 May 2015 #104
.. frylock May 2015 #105
Shhhh pscot May 2015 #106
.... LovingA2andMI May 2015 #107
=== Lunabell May 2015 #108
I fully support Bernie Sanders Mira May 2015 #110
I'm in. Borchkins May 2015 #111
... magical thyme May 2015 #112
! hootinholler May 2015 #113
I'm in dbChris May 2015 #114
Still thinking this is too good to be true Dopers_Greed May 2015 #115
Okily Dokily! Ned Flanders May 2015 #116
I'm in and so Duval May 2015 #117
Who will focus on jobs? Follow the money… Spitzbub May 2015 #119
Just because of your graphic.................. turbinetree May 2015 #382
Absolutely ornotna May 2015 #120
I'm in! peacebird May 2015 #121
Me!!! N/t Peregrine Took May 2015 #122
I'm in too. iscooterliberally May 2015 #123
Go Bernie Go Magoo48 May 2015 #124
me! nutsnberries May 2015 #125
I'm in A Little Weird May 2015 #126
DING DING DING DING DING DING DING DING NoJusticeNoPeace May 2015 #127
If we're silent nothing will ever get done. But here ya go. Scootaloo May 2015 #128
Supporter here! lunatica May 2015 #129
think May 2015 #130
emphatically Bugenhagen May 2015 #131
... lovemydog May 2015 #132
I'm for Bernie..... prairierose May 2015 #133
Another vote for the people's Senator-at-Large! Loubee May 2015 #134
Me!!!! choie May 2015 #135
Would appreciate a younger model, but until then... PassingFair May 2015 #136
Assuming he's still in the race, Blue_In_AK May 2015 #137
moi for bernie. nt hopemountain May 2015 #138
Yeppers chopper050 May 2015 #139
++++++ catchnrelease May 2015 #140
I'm in for Bernie Cheese Sandwich May 2015 #141
Me too jopacaco May 2015 #142
Count me in.. Fumesucker May 2015 #143
I'm all in! grntuscarora May 2015 #144
+1 MissDeeds May 2015 #145
Go Senator Sanders! emulatorloo May 2015 #146
I'm in! I'm excited! (nt) Ino May 2015 #147
... TheKentuckian May 2015 #148
My approach to pragmatism Fairgo May 2015 #149
I'm here for Bernie! Plucketeer May 2015 #150
I Volunteered for Bernie 2 Months Ago PatriceKelly May 2015 #151
*-* NBachers May 2015 #152
Kept it 100 with my Rec. KeepItReal May 2015 #153
0. A Silent Bernie Sanders DU supporters thread-who are we so far? View profile akamushi May 2015 #154
... me b zola May 2015 #155
... cui bono May 2015 #156
You betcha. I think I even persuaded a REPUBLICAN to give him a looksee yesterday. nt Buns_of_Fire May 2015 #157
Me. nt SusanCalvin May 2015 #158
ABC krawhitham May 2015 #159
.... Katashi_itto May 2015 #160
In TheNutcracker May 2015 #161
K&R Mbrow May 2015 #162
I'm in. nm rhett o rick May 2015 #163
I am! burrowowl May 2015 #164
I'm on board DebbieCDC May 2015 #165
I'm in! onecaliberal May 2015 #167
Roses Zorra May 2015 #168
. femmedem May 2015 #169
active rbnyc May 2015 #170
2016! PowerToThePeople May 2015 #171
Proud to have donated on Day 1! harrisbierhoff May 2015 #172
Well... kentuck May 2015 #173
^ bvf May 2015 #175
I won't be silent! Joe Bacon May 2015 #176
I'm in. Stryder May 2015 #177
... SixString May 2015 #178
Me Me classykaren May 2015 #179
Present Iwillnevergiveup May 2015 #180
I'm in for Bernie! Hated the way Jon Stewart treated his candidacy announcement. YOHABLO May 2015 #181
yo tularetom May 2015 #182
in wouldsman May 2015 #183
Silence is golden............ raven mad May 2015 #184
! Pastiche423 May 2015 #185
Oh HELL yeah! vanlassie May 2015 #186
!!!! ms liberty May 2015 #187
Not gonna be silent. Gonna tell everyone I know about him woo me with science May 2015 #188
.... Lydia Leftcoast May 2015 #189
. Dragonfli May 2015 #190
Go Bernie! dreamnightwind May 2015 #191
I'm in! n/t backscatter712 May 2015 #192
I'm so in I got no ears BrotherIvan May 2015 #193
I'm in... Dont call me Shirley May 2015 #194
i support all democratic presidential wannabes.... spanone May 2015 #195
Me too! LiberalLovinLug May 2015 #329
Not silent. Donated and signed up to volunteer riderinthestorm May 2015 #196
I'm in..... jdadd May 2015 #197
. tk2kewl May 2015 #198
pretty sure barbtries May 2015 #199
I'm in n/t lordsummerisle May 2015 #200
Pinch me Oilwellian May 2015 #201
Yes totodeinhere May 2015 #202
count me in yuiyoshida May 2015 #203
......... Curmudgeoness May 2015 #204
Shouting for Bernie. 840high May 2015 #205
oklahoma. topwater May 2015 #206
that makes 2 in ok! WDIM May 2015 #247
Oregon JEB May 2015 #207
.. a la izquierda May 2015 #208
..... diabeticman May 2015 #209
Texas is in! n/t tazkcmo May 2015 #210
I don't do silent particularly well. lumberjack_jeff May 2015 #211
... ekelly May 2015 #212
All in here! malokvale77 May 2015 #213
Me for sure. djean111 May 2015 #214
! senseandsensibility May 2015 #215
! Teamster Jeff May 2015 #216
(!!!!!!) FiveGoodMen May 2015 #217
me too onethatcares May 2015 #218
I'm solidly in! Paka May 2015 #219
Bernie!! SalviaBlue May 2015 #220
YO! LiberalElite May 2015 #221
Exciting...Yes!......Bernie 2016.... n/m democrat2thecore May 2015 #222
... Live and Learn May 2015 #223
Me denbot May 2015 #224
... GreenEyedLefty May 2015 #225
Moi aussi. nt valerief May 2015 #226
Go, Bernie! Art_from_Ark May 2015 #227
Present. SheilaT May 2015 #228
. GreenPartyVoter May 2015 #229
Support him presenting his best case aikoaiko May 2015 #230
Have already donated monthly via ActBlue emsimon33 May 2015 #231
I'm here Chiquitita May 2015 #232
*boop* MNBrewer May 2015 #233
I'm so relieved Bernie's running, he gives me hope... nenagh May 2015 #234
! OnyxCollie May 2015 #235
. nt Bonobo May 2015 #236
Very in. n/t DeadLetterOffice May 2015 #237
Me. Hun Joro May 2015 #238
Put my my name on that list. zeemike May 2015 #239
Me gort May 2015 #240
I will be changing my party registration from Green to Democrat. roody May 2015 #241
:) Hell Hath No Fury May 2015 #242
. NRaleighLiberal May 2015 #243
Shhh... WillyT May 2015 #244
for the workers! WDIM May 2015 #245
Big Time! colsohlibgal May 2015 #246
Why not? karynnj May 2015 #248
I am in! LoisB May 2015 #249
#180 leveymg May 2015 #250
... Overseas May 2015 #251
shhh florida08 May 2015 #252
Go Bernie! rgbecker May 2015 #253
next President! RobertEarl May 2015 #254
+1 NJCher May 2015 #255
... glinda May 2015 #256
me too! pandora nm May 2015 #257
I'm in! spedtr90 May 2015 #258
I'm here. LWolf May 2015 #259
+1 davidsilver May 2015 #260
He's my favorite so far. Delightfully. Voice for Peace May 2015 #261
here I am madokie May 2015 #262
... coffeenap May 2015 #263
I'm in! Stardust May 2015 #264
. eloydude May 2015 #265
Ha Haaaa! Heck Yeah! Agony May 2015 #266
I'm in! Chellee May 2015 #267
Checkin' in! seafan May 2015 #268
I'm in & my family as well n/t Michigan-Arizona May 2015 #269
Proud monthly contributor to BernieSanders.Com Dems to Win May 2015 #270
... bullwinkle428 May 2015 #271
Bernie has my support and I must mention how impressive the support is here Purveyor May 2015 #272
Yeah! nt bananas May 2015 #273
!!! MelungeonWoman May 2015 #274
k&r (n/t) a2liberal May 2015 #275
In for $500 central scrutinizer May 2015 #276
in SarasotaDem May 2015 #277
I'm voting for Bernie no matter what TheFarseer May 2015 #278
! RGinNJ May 2015 #279
He's Bernie Fucking Sanders dammit. Why be silent? JeffHead May 2015 #280
. Curtis May 2015 #281
... hay rick May 2015 #282
Hells yes LondonReign2 May 2015 #283
I'm in dflprincess May 2015 #284
I'm in calikid May 2015 #285
Me too ... sabrina 1 May 2015 #286
I can't vote for him arikara May 2015 #287
Why? Did he die? postatomic May 2015 #288
... pacalo May 2015 #289
Here! CANDO May 2015 #290
me! jimlup May 2015 #291
Here -- IDemo May 2015 #292
I'm leaning this way. Chemisse May 2015 #293
Me too. zentrum May 2015 #294
Of course. rwsanders May 2015 #295
:) Owl May 2015 #296
Me! americannightmare May 2015 #297
Support him...he has Declared as Candidate... KoKo May 2015 #298
... FailureToCommunicate May 2015 #299
There are 2 Bernie supporters in this household Autumn Colors May 2015 #300
300 FlatBaroque May 2015 #301
. NeoConsSuck May 2015 #302
I love Bernie honeylady May 2015 #303
... leftstreet May 2015 #304
. Mr_Jefferson_24 May 2015 #305
Yes. aintitfunny May 2015 #306
Donated and will vote for him vive la commune May 2015 #307
^^^ Alkene May 2015 #308
all in for Bernie. haydukelives May 2015 #309
... njlib May 2015 #310
... Unknown Beatle May 2015 #311
I'm in! n/t Greybnk48 May 2015 #312
he made me get a Star! MisterP May 2015 #313
. joshcryer May 2015 #315
count me in mikehiggins May 2015 #316
I will not be silent in my support! TM99 May 2015 #317
Me AllyCat May 2015 #318
donated! annm4peace May 2015 #319
. Ken Burch May 2015 #320
Wow! salimbag May 2015 #321
Present and accounted for! Populist_Prole May 2015 #322
I'm all in for Bernie! stranger81 May 2015 #323
Yo Joe the Revelator May 2015 #324
All IN SoLeftIAmRight May 2015 #325
:-^> MrMickeysMom May 2015 #326
I prefer Sanders, but HC is also OK with me. eom Jamaal510 May 2015 #327
yep VAliberal May 2015 #328
2 thumbs up here Marie Marie May 2015 #330
Boston for Bernie! merrily May 2015 #331
. Hiraeth May 2015 #332
And us.... vlakitti May 2015 #333
Him over Her anyday. eom LittleGirl May 2015 #334
I will vote for him marlakay May 2015 #335
I'm here. hedda_foil May 2015 #336
Oh yeah, the wife and I are in....... Capt.Rocky300 May 2015 #337
Me! tblue May 2015 #338
... BeanMusical May 2015 #339
Et ego, Brute. n/t Smarmie Doofus May 2015 #340
In padfun May 2015 #341
- sammythecat May 2015 #342
Bernie Rocks!!!! wilsonbooks May 2015 #343
! Fuddnik May 2015 #344
!! Paper Roses May 2015 #345
Count me in. :) jalan48 May 2015 #346
Wouldn't ut oh May 2015 #347
Bernie Can Win !! INdemo May 2015 #348
All in... Earth_First May 2015 #349
... hwmnbn May 2015 #350
. Denis 11 May 2015 #351
....... cantbeserious May 2015 #352
Count me in. GentryDixon May 2015 #353
me Throckmorton May 2015 #354
Here I am! HappyMe May 2015 #356
... mac56 May 2015 #357
. d_b May 2015 #358
I'm in for Bernie! nt Ilsa May 2015 #359
I'm in TheUnspeakable May 2015 #360
Put me on the list... 4_TN_TITANS May 2015 #361
Count me in!! Johnny Noshoes May 2015 #364
Me. n/t Tom Rinaldo May 2015 #365
... Pooka Fey May 2015 #366
... truebluegreen May 2015 #367
Yep. Thespian2 May 2015 #368
I'm so there. MoonchildCA May 2015 #369
Here I Am. mylye2222 May 2015 #370
I'm in...N/T N_E_1 for Tennis May 2015 #371
Go Bernie Go! Trailrider1951 May 2015 #372
K n R - nt KingCharlemagne May 2015 #373
... Volaris May 2015 #374
I'm in. GnashvilleCat May 2015 #375
BERNIE RULES! gregcrawford May 2015 #376
. catrose May 2015 #377
Checking in! Fantastic Anarchist May 2015 #378
Bernie! myrna minx May 2015 #379
Supporter here. n/t whathehell May 2015 #380
Here for Bernie! NorthCarolina May 2015 #381
yeah. d_r May 2015 #383
I'm haysi fantayzee for Bernie! martalcd May 2015 #384
. MelissaB May 2015 #385
. shanine May 2015 #386
I'm in! Gemini Cat May 2015 #387
I am with Bernie salib May 2015 #388
. raouldukelives May 2015 #389
:) 4dsc May 2015 #390
. Octafish May 2015 #391
he has my vote. nt Javaman May 2015 #392
Dick Durban: You go to the word ‘liberal’ in the dictionary and there’s his picture. LiberalArkie May 2015 #393
! bunnies May 2015 #394
All the way G_j May 2015 #395
Here. -nt LiberalAndProud May 2015 #396
Silent in support of Sanders? Never marym625 May 2015 #397
We live in a Democratic Republic, not a dynasty Fritz Walter May 2015 #398
... angrychair May 2015 #399
:) quaker bill May 2015 #400
I'm in... K & R freebrew May 2015 #401
All in Magleetis May 2015 #402
Here!! deek May 2015 #403
Me too...haven't felt this way since MCGovern. libdem4life May 2015 #404
I'm voting for Bernie in the primary, and if he loses ... vlyons May 2015 #405
~~~~~~~ Snarkoleptic May 2015 #406
...... d_legendary1 May 2015 #407
I'm in. Signed up to volunteer in Iowa! efilon May 2015 #408
I'm IN! CountAllVotes May 2015 #409
... Spirochete May 2015 #410
. Iggo May 2015 #411
yep Vanje May 2015 #412
Right here relayerbob May 2015 #413
Please let me know where he stands on Iran sanctions yellowwoodII May 2015 #414
=:) denvine May 2015 #415
Me Jackilope May 2015 #416
Yep. woofless May 2015 #417
make'm feel the Bern azurnoir May 2015 #418
I love Bernie! abelenkpe May 2015 #419
¥ BobbyBoring May 2015 #420
I'm in with both feet! nradisic May 2015 #421
.... TxDemChem May 2015 #422
Burnie's the one. -none May 2015 #423
Count me in!!!! Playinghardball May 2015 #424
... xocet May 2015 #425
My first choice CanonRay May 2015 #426
100% in oxymoron May 2015 #427
yup lapfog_1 May 2015 #428
All in for Bernie. n/t eridani May 2015 #429
8-) absofreakinglutely Special Prosciuto May 2015 #430
... F4lconF16 May 2015 #431
Bernie! Bernie! Bernie!!!!!! chervilant May 2015 #433
. Jamastiene May 2015 #434
... Tom Ripley May 2015 #435
K & R for Bernie! mother earth May 2015 #436
Here! Puha Ekapi May 2015 #437
. Marrah_G May 2015 #438
I got no reason to be silent. chknltl May 2015 #439
! ZombieHorde May 2015 #440
Yup. Segami May 2015 #441
('-'*) Puzzledtraveller May 2015 #442
Yup. silverweb May 2015 #443

Jackpine Radical

(45,274 posts)
5. Why not?
Fri May 1, 2015, 02:52 PM
May 2015

As long as you also let me keep my membership in the Liz fan club.


Unlike the Fundies, I can see more than one path to a better world.

fredamae

(4,458 posts)
17. Me, me, me, me
Fri May 1, 2015, 02:58 PM
May 2015

my husband, my sons, their wives, their kids (old enuf to vote) my friends and many their friends....
And WFP Oregon is Seriously paying attention and will support as much as they can!

I needed to call my SoS ofc...and got to share info about Bernie to that person......Let's Do this!
I am actually Excited about this campaign!

I Believe in Bernie. Period!

 

cascadiance

(19,537 posts)
22. I'm there...
Fri May 1, 2015, 03:12 PM
May 2015

Ping me if there's a Lunch with Bernie Thom Hartmann show that you want to see footage from. I have a whole archive of FSTV broadcasts of these shows that I can record from...

malthaussen

(17,184 posts)
39. Mr Sanders would probably be the best person to hold the office
Fri May 1, 2015, 03:44 PM
May 2015

I'm not fully convinced he can't do more good in the Senate, though. But as a candidate he should serve to create some interesting discussions.

-- Mal

Response to bobthedrummer (Original post)

FoxNewsSucks

(10,429 posts)
63. Sanders for Pres,
Fri May 1, 2015, 04:09 PM
May 2015

Warren for Senate Majority Leader
Grayson for Speaker of the House.

Then maybe we'd get a lot more done and have a little less Benghazi.

Spiggitzfan

(35 posts)
85. I would definitely vote for Bernie Sanders.
Fri May 1, 2015, 04:34 PM
May 2015

While I would be thrilled to finally have a female president, some things about Hillary Clinton's coziness with Wall St are alarming. To me Bernie Sanders being an outspoken socialist is a Plus, Not a negative. I think Elizabeth Warren would be great too. Ultimately, though, I will vote for whoever is on the Democratic ticket. ANYBODY would be better than ANY Republican.

Agnosticsherbet

(11,619 posts)
86. If he does this every day for 365 days, he will raise $547,500,000
Fri May 1, 2015, 04:34 PM
May 2015

And that is about half of what he will need to run in the General election.

He can receive more money in matching funds, though it would not bring him anywhere close to his likely competitors in the general.

He will have to do much better.

PRIMARY MATCHING FUNDS

Partial public funding is available to presidential primary candidates in the form of federal matching payments. Candidates seeking their party’s nomination to the presidency can qualify to receive matching funds by raising at least $5,000 in each of 20 states. Only contributions from individuals, and only contributions up to $250, are matchable. While an individual could have contributed up to $2,500 to a candidate during the 2011-2012 election cycle (a change included in the Bipartisan Campaign Reform Act of 2002 (BCRA), increasing the limit from $1,000), only $250 of an individual’s contribution can be applied toward the $5,000 threshold in each state.

Primary election candidates must agree to an overall spending limit and spending limits in each state. The overall base spending limit for presidential primary campaigns is $10,000,000, plus COLA (over 1974). For the 2012 primary season, the base spending limit was $45,620,700. Certain fundraising expenses (up to 20% of the base expenditure limit) are exempt from that base limit. Therefore, the effective primary expenditure limit in 2012 was $54,744,840. Candidates may also spend up to 15% of the overall spending limit for legal and accounting costs incurred to comply with the FECA and the Presidential Election Campaign Fund Act. These disbursements do not count against spending limits.

THE MATCHING FUND PROCESS (very generally)

Candidates may apply for eligibility any time but no money can be paid out until January of the election year. All money raised for a presidential primary election is potentially matchable. Campaigns may submit requests for funds once per month. (Twice-monthly submissions and letter requests used to be the rule, but this was changed because of the potential for a shortfall in available funds.) In the event of a shortfall, all eligible candidates will get a percentage of the total amount to which they are entitled. The percentage will be determined by supply and demand.

Once the Commission determines that a candidate has met the eligibility criteria, the candidate may submit evidence of contributions from individuals for matching. The Commission’s audit staff reviews these submissions to determine whether the requests meet the standards for matchability. The maximum amount of matching funds a candidate may receive is limited to 50% of the base spending limit. In 2012, presidential primary candidates who accepted public funding had a maximum entitlement of $22,810,350 (50% of $45,620,700).

 

cascadiance

(19,537 posts)
109. Its too bad that he didn't announce before tax day...
Fri May 1, 2015, 04:52 PM
May 2015

Then there might have been more incentive for taxpayers to check the box for a portion of their taxes paid be put in the matching funds sink too, as they'd see more money in there helping us getting someone like Bernie elected.

Buns_of_Fire

(17,174 posts)
174. True, but in my case that wouldn't help, anyway.
Fri May 1, 2015, 06:46 PM
May 2015

My income is low enough that I don't even have to file anymore.

But to make up for it, I'm going to do something next week that I haven't done in 20+ years:

I'm going to log onto https://berniesanders.com/ and actually GIVE him some money!

(Sure, it'll mean that I'll have to eat my special gourmet recipe for pork 'n' beans and pepperoni flambe over rice a couple more times next month, but it'll be worth every bite. )

Mira

(22,380 posts)
110. I fully support Bernie Sanders
Fri May 1, 2015, 04:52 PM
May 2015

and hope he wins the nomination.
If not, I will support the Democratic nominee.

turbinetree

(24,695 posts)
382. Just because of your graphic..................
Sat May 2, 2015, 09:07 AM
May 2015

was the reason four days ago I was in for Bernie, to volunteer to help, and do what I can------------for a progressive caring human being he is, that he always has tried to work for my interests----even though he was elected by Vermonters------------he also cares about me a worker out here in the hinterland on the issues-----which needs to be addressed---and he has taken not one dime from the political corruption of power

grntuscarora

(1,249 posts)
144. I'm all in!
Fri May 1, 2015, 05:36 PM
May 2015

And so are both my daughters. My 17-year old will be casting her first ever vote next April in the PA primary, and she tells me it'll be for Bernie

Fairgo

(1,571 posts)
149. My approach to pragmatism
Fri May 1, 2015, 05:40 PM
May 2015

I'll back every voice that speaks for me at this point, and vote for the one that proves most eloquent.

 

Plucketeer

(12,882 posts)
150. I'm here for Bernie!
Fri May 1, 2015, 05:42 PM
May 2015

Sent my first donation this morning. Much more to follow! There's NEVER been a better investment to be in on.

 

harrisbierhoff

(39 posts)
172. Proud to have donated on Day 1!
Fri May 1, 2015, 06:34 PM
May 2015

He'll have my vote in the primaries, as well as a write-in in the general should the self-entitled candidate succeed in crowning herself.

Joe Bacon

(5,164 posts)
176. I won't be silent!
Fri May 1, 2015, 06:49 PM
May 2015

For too long we've been marginalized and ignored.

We will NO LONGER ALLOW FOR THE LIARS IN THE WHORE PRESS TO SILENCE US!

I'm sending $25 every month to Bernie.

I want a President who will KICK ASS instead of KISS ASS!

Who is with me? Who is willing to stand up for America? Who is willing to go the distance for Bernie?

GO BERNIE!!!!!!!

 

YOHABLO

(7,358 posts)
181. I'm in for Bernie! Hated the way Jon Stewart treated his candidacy announcement.
Fri May 1, 2015, 06:55 PM
May 2015

Stewart was so dismissive and even went as far to say Hillary would clobber him. We'll see won't we?

woo me with science

(32,139 posts)
188. Not gonna be silent. Gonna tell everyone I know about him
Fri May 1, 2015, 07:21 PM
May 2015

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and also people I don't know!

We have been carefully trained into helplessness by Third Way politicians who have no intention of actually representing us. Who have tried to detach party loyalty from actual policies in order to train us not to expect much.

It's time to tell EVERYONE about Bernie, a candidate who actually wants to work for us.

It's time to build a movement to support Bernie and DEMAND real representation again instead of corrupt corporate lies and exploitation.


K&R. Thank you for the Bernie thread!






dreamnightwind

(4,775 posts)
191. Go Bernie!
Fri May 1, 2015, 07:27 PM
May 2015

Changed my sig pic yesterday from a Warren sticker to a Sanders gif. I'd get behind either of them, they are both amazing.

malokvale77

(4,879 posts)
213. All in here!
Fri May 1, 2015, 08:12 PM
May 2015

I sent my first ever political donation today. Not easy on my income.

I will volunteer if I can do so from home. My work schedule is day by day.

I adore Senator Sanders.

emsimon33

(3,128 posts)
231. Have already donated monthly via ActBlue
Fri May 1, 2015, 08:40 PM
May 2015

And I have blocked off time from my business to volunteer in as many states as possible.

Bernie could win if we all are willing to go door to door to take the message to the people.

Americans are tired of corporate/Wall Street/01% candidates.

karynnj

(59,501 posts)
248. Why not?
Fri May 1, 2015, 09:29 PM
May 2015

He was one of the leaders responsible for Burlington Vt's awesome water front. He fought to keep the waterfront for the public -- part of why Burlington is fantastic.

He might even win in VT.

 

Dems to Win

(2,161 posts)
270. Proud monthly contributor to BernieSanders.Com
Fri May 1, 2015, 09:58 PM
May 2015

I signed up a couple of weeks ago to help encourage him to run. It worked!

Happy Dance!

 

Purveyor

(29,876 posts)
272. Bernie has my support and I must mention how impressive the support is here
Fri May 1, 2015, 10:00 PM
May 2015

on DU.

192 recs for this thread, some 270 subscribers to the Bernie Sanders group.

Impressive, indeed.



JeffHead

(1,186 posts)
280. He's Bernie Fucking Sanders dammit. Why be silent?
Fri May 1, 2015, 10:06 PM
May 2015

We should be screaming from the rafters. Bernie or Bust!

KoKo

(84,711 posts)
298. Support him...he has Declared as Candidate...
Fri May 1, 2015, 11:04 PM
May 2015

Rooting for Warren to do Stump Speeches in support of him.

honeylady

(157 posts)
303. I love Bernie
Fri May 1, 2015, 11:13 PM
May 2015

Just signed up to donate $25 per month for the next year. He is going to bring so much substance to the campaign.

 

TM99

(8,352 posts)
317. I will not be silent in my support!
Sat May 2, 2015, 12:03 AM
May 2015

I and we have waited too long for a candidate that represents us and not the corporate elite.

Go Bernie go!

salimbag

(173 posts)
321. Wow!
Sat May 2, 2015, 12:19 AM
May 2015

Amazing to see how many people are giving money to Bernie. Lots of first timers, myself included. Go Bernie!

Earth_First

(14,910 posts)
349. All in...
Sat May 2, 2015, 05:30 AM
May 2015

I've already spoken to my wife on traveling to Iowa and/or New Hampshire to volunteer in a campaign office.

Last time I traveled for a primary candidate was Dennis Kucinich in 2004...

4_TN_TITANS

(2,977 posts)
361. Put me on the list...
Sat May 2, 2015, 07:09 AM
May 2015

Of course I'll go with whomever makes it through the primary, but Bernie is our only hope for real changes.

LiberalArkie

(15,709 posts)
393. Dick Durban: You go to the word ‘liberal’ in the dictionary and there’s his picture.
Sat May 2, 2015, 10:28 AM
May 2015

I really think this Election now that Bernie is in, can change everything. Real Hope, Real Change.

Fritz Walter

(4,291 posts)
398. We live in a Democratic Republic, not a dynasty
Sat May 2, 2015, 11:01 AM
May 2015

While Hillary is far preferable over any Repuke, I still object to the notion that the Presidency is a family business, whose power is to be passed from husband to wife, or Dog-forbid, from father to idiot son to evil son.

More importantly, I believe Sen. Sanders can make the changes our nation needs right now.

vlyons

(10,252 posts)
405. I'm voting for Bernie in the primary, and if he loses ...
Sat May 2, 2015, 11:26 AM
May 2015

I'm voting for Hillary in the general. Either one is head and shoulders above anything the GOP has to offer, which is corrupt money grubbers, war-mongers, bible thumpers, and wingnuts crazee loons. Bernie is my preferred choice.

chknltl

(10,558 posts)
439. I got no reason to be silent.
Fri May 8, 2015, 11:32 PM
May 2015

Darn proud to be a supporter, even prouder of the company I am in at DU. (Actually sorta humbled after reading many of their OPs lately....wow!)

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