Trying to get a feel for this site ...

[captfoster5]

I had known about this website for some time but didn't take the time to really check it out until earlier today ...

Full disclosure, I am the campaign manager for Randall Olsen, who is running in the IL 16th Congressional district against a Tea Party sweetheart ... and all I can say is he needs all the help he can get. www.electrolsen.com

I hope to contribute to some of the many discussions and topics I have discovered here. But mainly, at least for the campaign season I won't deny having an ulterior motive; and that is helping get my guy elected to Congress.

[CaliforniaPeggy]

1. Welcome to DU, captfoster5!

Of course, you can certainly talk about your guy, but please refrain from spamming the various forums.

I hope you will find much to interest you here.

[Rhiannon12866]

2. Welcome to DU. captfoster5!

It's great to have you with us! Best of luck with your campaign, sounds a little like the match up in my own district, NY-21, a progressive Democrat running against a Republican with the backing of Karl Rove.

During the election, you'll be particularly interested in the DU Illinois state forum.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1049

[cyberswede]

3. Welcome to DU!

Be sure to visit the Illinois group.

http://www.democraticunderground.com/?com=forum&id=1049

[Warren DeMontague]

4. I'll rec THAT.

Welcome to DU and best of luck to your guy's campaign.

[dwpoland]

5. New to DU

I just signed up for DU and am looking forward to the discussions.

[classof56]

6. Welcome, dwpoland

Glad to have you on board!

[steve2470]

7. I would put a link to your campaign in your signature line AKA sig line

Top of the page, click My Profile, then edit your sig line. This is perfectly acceptable.