I have just contacted the Clinton campaign...

[benfranklin1776]

40. Yes and that's what makes it so pernicious

It has nothing to do with building genuine grass roots support or enthusiasm- all the things that campaign contacts are supposed to have as their primary objectives. Instead the tenor of these emails is that of a naked shakedown for cash, and the frequency of them makes people less likely to want to give or view the candidate favorably particularly when their day is repeatedly interrupted once an hour to read them when they come through on mobile devices. You're right that they are probably automated and based on a profile since I did what the original poster recounted, and I specifically requested that the campaign limit them yet they keep rolling in. So yes I could totally unsubscribe from the campaign's email list which then ensures they get no money or other forms of non financial support, but neither I nor any other supporter should be put in that position. It really is a dumb tactic as during the midterm barrage of such emails from the dccc I know at least 7 people who got so disgusted they unsubscribed from their list completely. The bottom line is quantity is no substitute for quality. A single compelling appeal that speaks to why a candidate is worthy of support has far greater effect than a thousand "give me money right now" algorithmic beggings.