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In reply to the discussion: The DNC has finally broken my ability to give [View all]erronis
(22,388 posts)19. Posted earlier. Please look at this - professional fundraisers are only giving 1.6% of their donations to the causes.
https://digbysblog.net/2025/08/06/e-spamalot/
When you send money to these groups, it ain't helping the candidates!
My DU post: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220542490
But heres the kicker. Since 2018, this core network of Mothership-linked PACs has raised approximately $678 million from individual donors, Bonica writes. But after consulting fees, $22.5 million to a text message delivery vendor, staff salaries, etc., Bonica drops the bomb:
My analysis of the networks FEC disbursements reveals that, at most, $11 million of the $678 million raised from individuals has made its way to candidates, campaigns, or the national party committees.
But heres the number that should end all debate:
This represents a fundraising efficiency rate of just 1.6 percent.
When you send money to these groups, it ain't helping the candidates!
My DU post: https://www.democraticunderground.com/100220542490
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Reply STOP and then BLOCK every phone number you get a text from asking for money if it's not a candidate you know
Attilatheblond
Aug 2025
#31
And it's important to note that ActBlue won't sell or share your personal info with anyone beyond the group you gave to
progressoid
Aug 2025
#14
From what I understand, they have to share your info with the candidate or organization you donated to.
progressoid
Aug 2025
#36
But there are dozens of ways your number gets shared. Actblue notwithstanding.
progressoid
Aug 2025
#46
agree, though from the donor's PoV I can understand there is really no distinction
cadoman
Aug 2025
#64
I text back STOP and also let them know that we will be withholding our votes from any..
SeattleVet
Aug 2025
#16
Posted earlier. Please look at this - professional fundraisers are only giving 1.6% of their donations to the causes.
erronis
Aug 2025
#19
I'm with you. I get inundated. I unsubscribe and text stop however after a few days the floodgates open again.
MLAA
Aug 2025
#53
I stopped all political contributions because of the massive amount of emails and texts.
QED
Aug 2025
#59
I use an easy solution, I unsubscribe or block the sender every time I get such a solicitation. It actually works.
Martin68
Aug 2025
#61
I wish I could but a rule in the texts I get (like my email). Every text with the word
paulrevere2018
Aug 2025
#65
I feel the same way, but what has me really puzzled is how they got my cellphone number.
Vinca
Aug 2025
#70
Democratic nominees keep insulting and demeaning voters with texts, calls, and emails. They still are not list listening
Akakoji
Aug 2025
#73
You aren't mad at the party. You're mad at the money game. How we fund elections is what needs to be fixed ...
marble falls
Aug 2025
#79
So both sides are the same, eh? Who are you going to be voting for? I mean, both sides are the same.
marble falls
Aug 2025
#77
So you can support Democratic and GOP candidates? What GOP candidates do you support now?
marble falls
Aug 2025
#86
when they shysters realize no fucking money is coming, maybe they can unfuck themselves
Nimble_Idea
Aug 2025
#89