Scott Walker Recall: DNC Appeals To 'Millions' To Raise Money For Tom Barrett

[SunsetDreams]

The Democratic National Committee is fundraising directly for the Democratic Party of Wisconsin in an effort to aid Milwaukee Mayor Tom Barrett (D) in the upcoming gubernatorial election against Gov. Scott Walker (R).

"Choices don't get clearer than this," read the email sent Wednesday evening by the DNC chair, Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (D-Fla.). "Winning in Wisconsin sends a powerful message to the far-right extremists, and it starts to roll back their worst offenses. To build our organization and make it happen, Democrats need to come together to turn out hundreds of thousands of voters -- and we all have a part to play."

What's notable about this fundraising appeal is that the money will go directly to Wisconsin Democrats, rather than to the DNC. Other national organizations -- including the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee -- have sent out solicitations related to the recall, but the money has not directly gone to Wisconsin entities.

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President Barack Obama's campaign has also jumped in, organizing phone banks and canvassing operations to get out the vote for the June 5 election.

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/2012/05/23/scott-walker-recall-dnc-tom-barrett_n_1541148.html


DNC fundraiser for Tom Barret https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/win-in-wi


DNC sends out fundraising appeal for Barrett in recall fight

“The DNC is fully committed to helping Mayor Barrett win next month’s recall election in Wisconsin,” said Melanie Roussell, DNC Spokeswoman. “DNC Chairwoman Debbie Wasserman Schultz has spoken to Mayor Barrett and has pledged the DNC’s support for his successful election next month. She will host a fundraiser for Mayor Barrett, and the DNC will utilize both its substantial network of activists, volunteers and supporters and extensive online resources to assist in building the ground game that will win on Election Day.”

http://www.jsonline.com/blogs/news/153256285.html#!page=0&pageSize=10&sort=newestfirst



Newsmakers with Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz Interview
(Relevant Question and Answer part starts at 12:53)


So much for the DNC not helping.

[SidDithers]

1. Can't be true...

"highly respected" DUers told us that the DNC was doing nothing for Wisconsin.

Sorry, I just can't believe your factual report, I've already been told the truthiness of the situation.



Sid

[milwaukeelib33]

2. DNC and other national entities are helping in WI

It's almost as though some will not believe it unless Obama shows up at the steps of the WI State Capitol with one of those hilariously oversized checks for eleventy billion dollars, and hands it directly to Barrett.

[rfranklin]

11. That would be good...

if it got rid of Walker. Better yet if he sent a Predator to take out the Kock brothers who are terrorists equal to any that have been killed overseas.

[Ellipsis]

18. Yes they are

[AverageJoe90]

27. I can't honestly blame them........

But it does appear the DNC is doing alright, though. Hopefully it won't be too late.

A loss in Wisconsin probably wouldn't severely harm Obama's chances, given that a growing number of people are very aware of the shenanigans of the Koch Bros. and certain other entities, but it would be an unfortunate setback and I'd think we'd all like to avoid that.

[mazzarro]

3. What took so long for this to happen

This should have been do long ago - in fact right when it was confirmed that the recall would happen. Yes it is better late than never, but I still am not satisfied that the national party has handled this right!

[WillyT]

4. Psst...

I am not a member of any organized political party. I am a Democrat.

Will Rogers

[2pooped2pop]

15. nothing like waiting til it's too late to help

to launch a massive campaign that's likely to put quite a bit in their coffers. Too bad they won't have time to do any good and will have to use all that money as they see fit.

surely there are no dems that want Walker to suceed in his union breaking campaign. I don't know if I should add the sarcasm icon or not.

[milwaukeelib33]

19. Viewing it from that angle

If they had been active since the recall petitions were turned in or even sooner, the money may have made a difference and most would argue well spent. This late in the race, especially this race where there are very few remaining undecideds, I don't know if it's a wise use of resources. Not many minds to change with massive ad buys and whatnot. Keep the GOTV efforts well manned and funded because this late in it's all about getting every vote turned out. And, to their credit, that is what they are helping out with and focusing on. I, for one, thank them.

[angstlessk]

5. Sent $25.00 not much, but all I could afford...GOOD LUCK WI!

[Scuba]

8. Thank you!!!

[AnotherMcIntosh]

6. A post-primary plea for $500K is not a statement that the DNC did not help prior to the primary.

When a house fire is underway in one community and the fire chief
asks a nearby fire department to please send one of their trucks
that is parked in one of their fire stations, it is not a sufficient answer
to say: "Why? We sent you one several months ago."

[radhika]

12. Or we'll help you fundraise to buy another truck....n/t

[AnotherMcIntosh]

22. Thanks. I'm going to borrow that.

[mzteris]

7. Thanks for posting this!

I received a call during lunch from WI Democratic Party requesting a donation. I told them I'd have to do it online when I got home.

You've saved me the trouble of looking! I appreciate it. I made my donation and posted to FB.

We absolutely have to get Walker out of office! I don't think this State can survive until the next regular election. He's gutted so much. Taken away so many rights. Destroyed so many lives.

Please - even those of you who don't live in WI, just $5.00 - anything will help.

I think this recall election will help set the tone for the rest of the country and other elections. If we let the Koch Brothers and ALEC win this one, it will embolden the teapartiers and far right wingnuts.

[angstlessk]

9. Preach it brother!..I agree...we need to support this one fer shure!

[SunsetDreams]

10. You're Welcome!!

Thank you for your donation, every little bit helps

[rfranklin]

13. Donated $25

Thanks for the heads up.

[spanone]

14. k&r...

[jonthebru]

16. If I were a rich man...

I would create one of those outside special interest non profits to place "information" ads that state what an ash-whole the current governor of Wisconsin is. And his henchmen as well. But alas 25.00 dollars of my earned income to this candidate will have to do.
Let's hope many of us regular folk contribute.

[secondwind]

17. I sent $20 today , also.

[calimary]

20. Better late than never I guess, 'eh debbie?

[diane in sf]

21. Sent $25 today

[SunsetDreams]

23. kick

[Scurrilous]

24. K & R

[SunsetDreams]

25. kick for Tom Barrett and WI

[SunsetDreams]

26. Kick for importance

[Scurrilous]

28. Kick

[Haywood Jablowme]

29. I think Walker is going to win.

Look for it.

[SunsetDreams]

30. uh huh