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In reply to the discussion: Sanders hauls in eye-popping $18.2M in first quarter [View all]floppyboo
(2,461 posts)9. With the highest approval rating for 18-29 year olds
I'm going to guess that their bank accounts zero out more months than not, so multiple giving is the only realistic option.
If its not grassroots contributors, what do you propose to call them? I suggest the 99%.
primary today, I would vote for: Undecided
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The 18-29 year old age group is the smallest of the four with the lowest voter turnout.
George II
Apr 2019
#11
It's all in the math. Unfortunately the average voter doesn't pay attention...
George II
Apr 2019
#25
Exactly! Thanks, George II, for the explainer. Too many people don't understand that.
pnwmom
Apr 2019
#33
There were about a dozen letters sent to the campaign flagging almost 100,000 contributions...
George II
Apr 2019
#36
I think Kamala Harris' avg. donation was about $100, which is pretty good. I expect
Perrenial Voter
Apr 2019
#29
He's always encouraged his donors to make multiple small donations, rather than fewer, bigger gifts.
pnwmom
Apr 2019
#41
Although given his database this number is on the low end of public expectations.
pnwmom
Apr 2019
#17
You're correct. Considering his large email database, which he refused to share with the DNC....
George II
Apr 2019
#39
Considering the campaign forecast $20 million, they're not as impressive as some would like.....
George II
Apr 2019
#40
On the bright side, sanders failure to meet his goal makes Harris' numbers look even better
Gothmog
Apr 2019
#44