DU for Bernie DONATE HERE (Thank you letter from Bernie & Act Blue links to Bernie's friends too)

[Omaha Steve]

Last edited Wed Apr 6, 2016, 08:33 PM - Edit history (2)

Here is the link to donate to Bernie: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/duforbernie


At this time we have raised $2,506.04.

Edit: The Bernie letter is now below.

Here is the list of DU links for Bernie's friends.


Except for somebody special, I'm done doing Act Blue links.


Democratic Underground for Tom Fiegen for US Senate: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/du4tom-fiegen


Democratic Underground for Tim Canova FL-23: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/du4timcanova


DU for MoveOn: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/du4moveon


DU 4 Keith Ellison MN-05: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/du4keithellison


DU for Rep. Raul Grijalva AZ-03: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/du4repgrijalvaaz-03


DU for DFA: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/du4dfa


DU for David Sparks OH-43: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/du4davidsparks-oh-43


DU for John Fetterman US Senate PA: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/du4johnfetterman-us-senate-pa


Democratic Underground for Brenda Golden OK HD #13: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/du4brendagolden


Here is the comparison of how we are doing vs other PACs & groups raising $ for Bernie: https://secure.actblue.com/entity/fundraisers/39795

[marym625]

1. Thank you, Steve!

I am pinning this while I am still waiting for other hosts to weigh in on pinning it. I know people requested it be pinned.

[Autumn]

2. This host say's anything for Steve

[marym625]

3. I think they all have now!

Someone said, "Anything for Steve"

[angstlessk]

150. Latest info from ActBlue RE: Omaha Steve and DU contributions..very close to $70,000

Democratic Underground Bernie Sanders... 1,904 $67,738.26

[Enthusiast]

4. Thank you, Steve!

[mak3cats]

5. I'm in...

It's my second donation - I didn't know we had a DU group going on Act Blue. I'll use that from now on.

[retrowire]

6. Same here,

I didn't know groups could donate, I'll use this from now on as well.

[kracer20]

7. I've Already Donated

Just this morning in fact. Now, I see the duforbernie page, and wondering if there is any way to retroactively donate through your link? I suppose it doesn't really matter, other than making this number go higher.

[Omaha Steve]

8. You could call Act Blue @ 617-517-7600

Let us know what you find out.

OS

[kracer20]

9. No Luck - Too Impatient

I called, and got the response that all operators were busy, and I didn't have time to wait too long. I just canceled my recurring payments, and started another through your link.

[Omaha Steve]

10. Wonderful!

[DesertFlower]

11. i just donated through berniesanders.com

if i had known i would have made it thought this site.

[Omaha Steve]

12. Next time is fine

I didn't get this up until after Bernie announced. Several DUers had already donated through Bernie's site too.

Anyway don't feel bad about it.

[DesertFlower]

13. i'll do it though this site next time.

thanks for the hug.

[Omaha Steve]

14. I wouldn't mention the hug to Marta

[merrily]

21. My first donation was before Bernie announced informally.

My second donation was through your link, though.

[arcane1]

15. Just sent $100 via DU. I wish I could do it EVERY month!

I'll be donating every month, but not quite as much each time

Go Sanders!!!

[Omaha Steve]

16. Including the $ bomb..

We did a little over $1,000 this week.

[Plucketeer]

17. I gave when Bernie announced

I gave again, today, thru this DU connection - which is how I'll do it from now on.

We're retired middle class - the wife and I. For years, I collected "stuff" that I had an interest in. It would be best summed up as automobilia - badges and nameplates off of old cars and trucks. I always wanted to display it all on the walls of the shop I figured I'd have to tinker in in my later years. But even tho I now have that shop, my interests have changed. Now all this old metal is just stuff - stuff that needs to be liquidated before my time runs out.
So..... I'm going to start selling it on ebay and give the proceeds to Bernie. I may be surprised by what some of it brings - I hope so. Either way, my heirs wouldn't have a clue what to do with this stuff besides try and sell it as scrap. I'd rather leave them a better world than a box of scrap metal.
And then there's my bud vase collection......

[Babel_17]

26. That's a great story

There are still small shops around that display Americana like you describe.

[RKP5637]

18. This is great!!! Thanks!!!

[IVoteDFL]

19. I was finally able to make a donation small as it might be!

[Omaha Steve]

20. The minimum is $1

It all adds up. And it keeps our donation numbers up. In the # of donations category, we are in 4th place by only 2 donations. 122 to 120. Thanks.

OS

[merrily]

22. His campaign is requesting that everyone give $5. However, in that case, I would mail him a check.

The credit card companies take a piece.

[Omaha Steve]

23. There is a flat rate of 3.95%

On $5 that would be 20 cents.

[merrily]

24. And the stamp would be more than that! Thanks, OS.

[Babel_17]

25. I donated ten bucks

I'd previously made two five dollar donations but now this one was though the DU group. I had also sent money to Senator Sanders back when he had gone to the floor and delivered his hours long speech against continuing record tax breaks for the 1%.

As Sanders keeps it real, I too will make an effort to keep it real from my end. I hope there's an intangible something that goes along with our small donations. It's no coincidence that we the people have less "voice" (money is free speech, they tell us) than ever.

I have high hopes for the early primaries and caucuses. We'll see what happens when it isn't the checkbooks of one's supporters that are doing most of the talking.

I'll send another fiver after we get some great news from the campaign trail. That shouldn't be too long from now, in my estimation.

[StandingInLeftField]

27. Just donated again...

...but this time through DU for Bernie! I'll be using our DU ActBlue account from now on.

[arcane1]

28. Damn, I made a $50 donation but forgot about this link!

So I sent $5 just now

[TBF]

29. I donated through the ACT BLUE link this morning -

$500 to date ($200 today - wanted to do the best I could before the deadline). Donated through Bernie's email so the campaign would know I responded.

Good luck Bernie - we are with you!

[TexasBushwhacker]

30. I just upped mine to $25 a month

DU is actually the #3 group in donations via ActBlue. WOOT!

FYI - I'm unemployed.

[KingCharlemagne]

31. I just contributed $3 via an email solicitation (my first to Mr. Sanders' campaign). Is

it important that DU receive credit for this? The email came to my yahoo.com email addy and I created an ActBlue 'Express' account from the link in the email.

$3 makes me the last of the big-time spenders, I know, but it's really all I can afford after I took a 30% pay cut but no reduction in my fixed monthly expenses.

[Babel_17]

37. Donations like that mean the world to the campaign

And those who can, and do, donate more are also a critical part of this movement to bring back government to the people.

Like that headline on the opening credits of the TV show Cheers, "WE WIN!", that's the victory we're playing for.

If you can make another donation in the future, use the link in the original post.

https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/duforbernie

[yuiyoshida]

32. I just donated 100 dollars for Bernie

[Omaha Steve]

33. You are no diamond in the rough

You are a JEWEL!

OS

[yuiyoshida]

35. Oh thank you!

[arcane1]

41. Awesome!!!

I was able to do that once, and it was quite exciting!! Now though, it's $25 here and there when I can

[7wo7rees]

34. Bernie will win

I bet $100 on the right choice. See you in November.

[Babel_17]

36. Kick, I almost forgot to send my five bucks through here! :) (nt)

[Greybnk48]

38. Thanks Steve

We just sent $25 more.

[SandersDem]

39. This should be my first official post...right here.

I have been watching Bernie for some time and I am getting really quite excited about him. Tonight, after reading about the Portland rally, I decided it was time to take on a 3 step program...

Step One: $250 for Bernie and $10 for Act Blue
Step Two: Join DU, find myself shocked this screen name is still available...yay me.
Step Three: Say Hello.

Hello.

[Omaha Steve]

40. Welcome to the DU

Great to have you here.

[TBF]

46. Awesome - welcome to DU! nt

[RobertMs]

42. Bernie Sanders App!

I made an app to Bernie Sanders supports to connect, chat and help spread the word!

Already got a few 100 Sanders supporters on. Its been helpful to connect from city to city.

http://www.gorally.co/

[shireen]

43. i just cancelled my recurring monthly donation ...

It was the only way I could increase my recurring monthly donation.

Love you Bernie ... wish i could be active in the campaign, but i hope my modest monthly donation helps a little.

[Babel_17]

44. Listening to Sanders speech to the DNC

made me remember to donate 5 bucks.

[TBF]

45. Gave another $50 -

Democratic Underground for Bernie

Itemizations
Date Recipient Amount
2015-09-02 ActBlue Federal Tips $5.00
2015-09-02 Bernie Sanders $50.00

[davidpdx]

47. I just donated

I think we should break the $18,000 mark soon.

[sabrina 1]

48. I donated yesterday. And have a small monthly donation set up. Will give as often as I can because

we so need to change the direction of this country!

[ejbr]

49. Thank you! Done! n/t

[peacebird]

50. Just donated again!

[Babel_17]

51. Kick

It's up to $17,754.88.

[ggata]

52. Want to donate, need some more info.

The ActBlue form asks for my home address.

I just want to know if something gets mailed to my house if I make a contribution. I live with my father who watches fox news, and would like to know ahead of time if I'd need to prepare for any potential drama in case a "Thanks for donating to Bernie" thing comes in the mail.

Thanks!

[Omaha Steve]

53. E mail only

I have never gotten any snail mail from Act Blue.

You may also get e-mail from Bernie down the road. It saves him the postage.

[ggata]

55. Thanks, just donated!

Go Bernie!

[redwitch]

54. Just made a small donation.

I have made a monthly donation but forgot to do it through DU so I added a one time donation today. Thanks for the reminder!

[dmr]

57. Done

[Jack Rabbit]

58. Donated in "honor" of the TPP

[arcane1]

59. Kickety-kick for the Friday payday crowd!

[Babel_17]

60. My "Five Dollar Friday"

But, of course, care of Democratic Underground for Bernie.

$23,532, wow!

[GoneFishin]

61. These links are great. When I am busy procrastinating they do the trick to get me off my butt.

[vanlassie]

62. Donated today. Go Bernie!!!

[frylock]

64. Just kicked in $30

[catchnrelease]

65. A post debate donation

Bernie was so awesome he inspired me to make another donation to celebrate his performance.

[Generic Other]

66. Done

Thanks!

[Babel_17]

67. Lol, I'd be lost without this link!

Happy to send my five bucks to the campaign on this "Five Dollar Friday".

Edit: Thank you to the generous donors who've got this up to "$25,710"!

[Babel_17]

68. Double Karma points for donating now!

[jwirr]

69. OS I got an email today from Bernie asking for donations.

In it is a limited time offer for his book for a donation. Can we get this through our DU donations?

[Babel_17]

70. Are we now at number two?

Who's supporting Bernie Sanders
Title & Author Donors Total Raised

Contribute now to Bernie Sanders for ... 8,971 $227,409.14

Cash Bomb 4 Bernie 1,231 $28,185.11

Democratic Underground for Bernie 795 $28,277.52
DU dot com Bernie Sanders Group

Donate to Bernie Sanders 745 $25,772.51

[Omaha Steve]

71. Yes

It has been going back and forth since Sunday. This is the largest lead for second we have had so far.

OS

[Babel_17]

72. Cool

Cool, cool, cool!

I see how it is back and forth, though.

[DianeK]

73. thank you for posting this...

great letter but I do like it better when he signs 'in solidarity'...but sincerely is nice too

[Mabus]

74. Just gave $20.16 to Bernie

Bernie.

[Menshunables]

75. K&R!

[Plucketeer]

77. I gave again yesterday.

Another hundred bucks. Living on a "fixed income" (actually, it truly NEEDS fixing!), I can't ante up the full $2700 that I could by law. But this is too big of a deal not to support it to the best of my abilities. I DO NOT want a Wall St. puppet or a megalomaniac in the White House. I want someone who works for OUR good.

[annabanana]

78. (kickin' in) . . n/t

[liberalnarb]

79. WOOHOO

Bernie knows we exist!

[JeffHernandez]

80. I will

OK I will

[arcane1]

81. Done!

[calikid]

82. My first political donation

[TexasBushwhacker]

83. Just made an extra donation

I already donate $25 a month, but I just kicked in an extra $50 because of all this DNC bullshit.

[dana_b]

84. Darn! I should have been donating through here.

I have it set up to donate $25 each month and yesterday he got an extra $100 from me. I'll do thoses extra donations through here from now on.

[Duval]

129. Me, too. I will next time.

[ljm2002]

85. Done... K&R n/t

[MelissaB]

86. Donated again! Let's go DU!

:kick:

[farleftlib]

87. I just donated!

That's my second donation, first time thru DU. Feels good.

[sonofspy777]

88. Just donated again...

Let's hit 2.5 Million before Midnight

[brewens]

89. I just ponied up and I feel pretty good about it! Feeling The Bern! n/t

[AllyCat]

90. Ohhhh! I just did it again!

Feel the Bern!

[Snarkoleptic]

91. Just dropped my first donation of the year, via the link above.

Also gave $5 tip to Act Blue.
Go Bernie!

[Plucketeer]

92. Here goes my next C-note

May I dedicate this donation to someone who's left of cool. They inspired me to dip into my wallet once again!

[121xGigawatts]

93. Just made my first donation through the DU Link

I have a monthly donation already set up for Bernie, but saw the link here on DU so will be donating through this going forward.

[merrily]

94. Nice. Congrats!

[Plucketeer]

95. Great! Thanx!

[Gregorian]

96. One more donation for Beloved Bernie.

UP at 5am to check the vote results. What a night. Go Bernie! Go People!

[Iwillnevergiveup]

97. First donation

through DU - damn, that felt good.

[nc4bo]

98. Another donation via ActBlue to Bernie Sanders :) nt

[intheflow]

99. First donation, though I've been a supporter since last May.

Feel the Bern!

[denbot]

100. I think I broke the link..

It's been trying to process my donation for almost ten minutes...

On Edit, tried a second time, it has been trying to process the donation for about 10 minutes again.
I know the first attempt did not go yhrough because I did not get a confirmation e-mail from act blue.

I'm thinking his servers are being flooded with donations. If mine does not go through, I'll try again in the morning.

[bunnies]

101. My actblue link for bernie is not working.

Im in NH. My My several donations just spin and spin. DU for Bernie is continually "processing payment". WTF?!

[Omaha Steve]

103. Bernie shut down Act Blue when he asked for donations in his speech!

http://www.democraticunderground.com/1280114354

This website is under heavy load

We're sorry, too many people are accessing this website at the same time. We're working on this problem. Please try again later.

OS

[bunnies]

106. Good.

I donated to him direct and am waiting for actblue donations to clear. If it doubles what I gave... Im better for it. If it all goes through I gave 4 times since he asked. Its well worth it.

[GoneFishin]

104. I refreshed the screen and it stopped, then I looked at my account information from a pull down list

in the upper right corner to verify that it went through. It did.

[denbot]

105. Same for me bunnies..

Two tries, and no joy. I'll try again in the am.

[GoneFishin]

102. Another donation just now to celebrate.

[amerikat]

107. Just gave $26.99

Go Bernie.

[MuseRider]

108. Well I tried

but between our lousy darned stupid slow and boggy Internet speeds and the possibility that the site was really busy I was unable to get my donation through. I will try tomorrow, we have $50 we are not using and thought this would be a great use for it!

[Brooks M Bell]

109. I HEART BERNIE

Im an artist / designer in Philadelphia that has worked on several Bernie Sanders wheat paste campaigns as well as large scale murals around Philly. I run a website called IHEARTBERNIESANDERS.COM where I sell the Bernie posters and tees that I make. I donate 35% of all profits to the official Bernie Sanders campaign. Check it out and enjoy! GO BERNIE!

[pat_k]

112. Thanks! And Welcome to DU! (nt)

[Myrina]

110. I am by no means a wealthy woman ...

.... but whenever the other camp comes out with another ridiculous BS attack on Senator Sanders, I break out the MasterCard.
First time in my voting/donating history that I may actually reach the FEC max by the time primary season is over.

[Omaha Steve]

111. Thank you

[phylny]

113. Just added a donation :) n/t

[VMA131Marine]

114. I just donated $27 to Bernie (and a 20% tip to ACTBlue) using the link from Bernie's campaign page

I'm sure I'll donate again and use this link since the Connecticut primary is so late I'm not sure my vote will make a difference.

Feel the Bern!

[TBF]

115. 10 days until Super Tuesday -

a good time to donate!

[2banon]

116. done thanks!

[stage left]

117. Hi Steve

I just donated another twenty to Bernie because everybody is trying to give Bernie supporters the Sads today.

[chikub]

118. Share this song—"Go Bernie Go"

Keep the momentum going for Bernie—Enjoy and share this live recording of “Go Bernie Go” by Samm Bennett.
Keep it on the airwaves!

https://soundcloud.com/samm-bennett/go-bernie-go

GO BERNIE GO
there’s a fellow from up in Vermont
he wants to be the US president
speaking so much truth you can hardly believe
that this is a man who works in government
he’s telling it plain and simple
how we got to end this corporate rule
and if you stand against what this man’s saying
you’re either super rich or you’re a fool
he’s a fighter don’t you know
not your average politico
he ain’t happy with the status quo
go Bernie go - go Bernie go

he wants universal health care
and more funding for the people’s education
wants to end military adventurism
and focus on fixing the nation
a fair shake for the working man and woman
and start taxing the rich like we should
stop selling our government to the highest bidder
and start working for the common good
he ain’t no tool of no CEO
no errand boy for Monsanto
no Wall Street banker’s friend
he’s their foe
go Bernie go - go Bernie go

the only man or woman on the campaign trail
to talk plain about racial injustice
disproportionate numbers of blacks in prison
and how we’re way overdue to discuss this
he says when anyone dies in police custody
it must be thoroughly investigated
his positions on these crucial issues
have been clearly and repeatedly stated
he knows that progress has been too slow
in the fight against the new Jim Crow
is he afraid of the racists? oh hell no!
go Bernie go - go Bernie go

now one last thing i’d like to impart
don’t you believe it when they say he’s unelectable
i’d say the source of that particular idea
is very very easily detectable
it’s the Wall Street banks
hey, Goldman Sachs CEO
calls Bernie a “danger”
coming from someone like that
that’s a powerful endorsement
Bernie’s gonna be a game changer
there’s a new kinda wind that’s about to blow
a new kinda seed that’s got to sprout and grow
he’s a breath of fresh air and we need him you know
go Bernie go - go Bernie go

copyright 2016 Samm Bennett - All Rights Reserved

[Gregorian]

119. Pre-primary voting $27 donation.

I looked at the primary calendar, and actually got frightened. This is one wild ride.

[NYFlip]

121. Just donated

I love Bernie

[angstlessk]

122. Another 100 to the good!

[panader0]

123. Just donated - thanks for the link Steve

It was easy, they already had all my info. All I had to do was click.

[silvershadow]

124. Bump. Let's do this!!!

[Proudpiscean]

125. Donated $50 yesterday

[findrskeep]

126. Just donated another $25!

We're with you all the way Bernie!!!

[JudyM]

127. Not that much, but I'm donating again too.

Been putting intense 16-hour days in for him, though!

We're still with you, Bernie!

[Duval]

128. We gave Tuesday and will continue our support.

Thanks so much, Omaha Steve.

[LiberalEsto]

130. K&R Just donated $50

[benny05]

131. Nice!

I'm donating weekly directly to Bernie's page (at least until next week). It's always nice to be acknowledged as a group though.

[blueintelligentsia]

132. Reddit to DU here I come! n/t

[angstlessk]

133. Just got a notice that DU is about to become #2 in contributions to Bernie!

Thank you for donating to DU for Bernie Sanders for US President 2016.

We will soon be the #2 of all the groups raising $ for Bernie

And I missed a contribution or 2 through DU...never again!

[angstlessk]

134. Another $25

Hope this helps!

[Dems to Win]

135. Just made another contribution!

I made sure to use the DU link, in honor of Omaha Steve

[nc4bo]

136. Another in the pot! nt

[Plucketeer]

137. Another C-note to Bernie

So we can make it NINE wins in a row!

[SoapBox]

138. Donate Lucy Flores - Nevada

http://www.lucyflores.com

[merrily]

139. THANK YOU, OS. This is so helpful!

[eastwestdem]

140. He reads DU? That explains a alot! Seems like people have ideas here that then turn up in his or

his surrogates speeches a couple of days later.

[Plucketeer]

141. Another C-note for New York!

Bernt Big Apple

[angstlessk]

142. Just donated $100

The most I have ever donated at one time to any candidate...even Obama!

[Plucketeer]

143. Another $100 for a Revolution!

[ncovington89]

144. Attaboy!

Bless you! We're getting there a little at a time!

[hopemountain]

145. in honor of all of bernie's hard working

campaign volunteers - another donation tonight. keeping our eyes on the prize!

[angstlessk]

146. $100 before Saturday...hope he makes his quota!

Thanks Steve for allowing DU support for Bernie, even if Skinner is for Hillary

[angstlessk]

147. Omaha Steve, can you update what has been donated so far from DU?

Have we met $71,000 yet?

[Omaha Steve]

148. Current numbers.

Donations 1,903 total $67,638.26

[Plucketeer]

149. Plus another C-note from our household!

GO BERNIE - GO!

[TexasBushwhacker]

151. And $50 from me n/t

[bkkyosemite]

152. I donated $50 through my email received from Bernie...we need to really donate as much as

we can.

[merrily]

153. I have to kick this. I can't help myself!

[angstlessk]

154. He (Bernie) just got another 100 from me

Wish it could be regular.

[Autumn]

155. links

http://www.democraticunderground.com/128071397 A thread for media:

http://www.democraticunderground.com/128071398 Welcome, Group Info and etcetera.