Dean: Democrats raise $3.4M in three weeks

[madfloridian]

http://www.boston.com/news/politics/president/articles/2005/03/07/dean_democrats_raise_34m_in_three_weeks/

WASHINGTON -- "The Democratic National Committee raised $3.4 million in three weeks -- more than double the amount raised during the same time in 2001 after President Bush was first elected, the new Democratic chairman said Monday."

[fertilizeonarbusto]

1. *gloat*

WOOOOO-HOOOOO!!!!! :bounce:

[madfloridian]

3. Double that.

:hi:

[Voltaire]

2. BRING BACK THE BAT, BABY!!!!

All Dean has to do is tell me where to line up.

[Renew Deal]

10. You're going to take a bat to Dean? The Dean haters are out of control.

:P

[Voltaire]

13. Heh heh....no

I'll take my bat and swing it wherever the good doctor tells me it needs to be applied. No prisoners!

[Pachamama]

24. Me too! When the good Doctor tells me he needs $$$, I'm here to give!

In fact, if you check back to my old posts after the election, I quite clearly stated that if Terry Mcauliffe stayed or they didn't choose someone like Dean, they would never see another penny from me - ever again, and I have given lots, and they know it. I wrote them and told them so much...The day it was announced that Dean was selected as Chairman of the DNC, I donated.

And when he comes calling, I will open my checkbook... :hi:

[xxqqqzme]

32. As soon as Dean finished the press conference

the day he was elected, I got on-line and donated as well. I was ready 2 take my time and money 'n go green.

[renaissanceguy]

37. Same Here!

He is the only reason I stayed in the Dem Party... I have hope because of him.




http://www.cafepress.com/liberalissues/507794

[madfloridian]

4. And he says they have not put out an internet plea yet....

"We're just delighted the fund raising is going better than we had dared to hope," Dean said Monday in a phone interview. "We haven't put out an Internet solicitation yet."

[Arugula Latte]

5. Dean is the only factor

that would make me consider contributing to the Democratic party at this point. The numbnut party "leaders" have run us into the ground. But, if there truly is a grassroots revival and Howard is its face, count me in.

[XemaSab]

6. It's time

for us all to give the party 10 more bucks, just for Howard saying that!!!!!!

I heart Howard! :-)

YEEEEEEEEEEEEAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAARGH!

[madfloridian]

7. There you go!

Just because. Good reason.

[BrklynLiberal]

8. The Doctor is IN!!!!!!!

[ananda]

9. yup

Yay.

I've already given twice since Dean got elected chair of the DNC.

Sue

[Skink]

11. 500 million by 2006.

[yodermon]

17. he needs to go back to the tousled look, n/t

[brentspeak]

12. Who said we needed Terry McCauliffe to raise dough? n/t

[AnneD]

19. Who said our 'leaders'

need to suck up to corp interest for campaign money. Appeal to your true base, support OUR interests for a change.

[cal04]

14. makes one think that maybe people like the fact

that you're the new chairman
HECK YES!!!
We knew they would, if they just gave you the chance
:loveya:

[Larkspur]

15. And Dean announced this prior to his meeting with the Hill Dems

Perhaps he is going to use it as a bartering tool to get the Hill Dems to fight harder for core Dem principles? :shrug:

[madfloridian]

31. I would love to been there invisibly.

Just to know what was said. Dean and others are speaking to the Communications Workers union Tuesday and Wednesday, and that would be great. Even the meeting with the AFL-CIO flew under the radar.

[GOPBasher]

16. Awesome! I'm happy that Dean is and will continue to rally the base. nt

[gratuitous]

18. SEE how he's destroying the party?

The man's out of control, raising money like that! Doesn't he know how that will tear the Democrats apart?

Lesson number 4,357 in why we shouldn't listen to Republicans when they try to tell us what's good, right or best for the Democratic party. They don't have our best interests at heart, folks.

[Skink]

30. You can say that again....

:toast:

[Bouncy Ball]

20. After Dean got elected party chair, I opened up my wallet.

I said I would if he got elected, and I did. Hell, I'm gonna give the DNC another contribution just in honor of this.

[ronnykmarshall]

21. I get a call every night.

But right now I can't donate.

[realFedUp]

25. every night?

from who? your mama?

you must be on a party line.

[Nay]

22. I know I sent 'em a hundred bucks. I told them DEAN was the

reason I was sending them anything at all.

[Abelman]

23. Wow

That actually encourages me to contribute. I unfortunately don't remember if I have already donated, but I think I have this past month. I'll probably throw down another fifty on the next paycheck.

Dean was one of the reasons I joined the party, him and Clark.

[woosh]

40. I' a convert because of Dean

Former MA green-rainbow.

[RetroLounge]

26. Bring back the BAT!

RL

[Viva_La_Revolution]

36. ...

[ProudToBeLiberal]

27. kick nt

[Jacobin]

28. He got some from me

And I was GLAD to give it.

Thrilled, actually.

[Trish1168]

29. Awesome

I gave some a few weeks ago.

Alright Howard!!

:yourock:

[Liberty Belle]

33. Great news! But it's still only 1/2 what the GOP has raised this year.

Dig deeper, folks!

[Gyre]

34. Dean is going to have to show

A consistant, progressive, aggresive, democratic party for me to divert any more $$$ to the DNC. Deeds only will get my support from now on. I'll be waiting.

Gyre

[madfloridian]

35. How can Dean make them be aggressive? Just asking.

He is meeting with the congressional leaders, working with them.

But did you know that he has been told NOT to set policy? NOT to do anything but organize in the background so to speak? He is not even giving national interviews right now.

I suspect that is part of the deal, like not running for president in 08.

He is just the so-called organizational chair to build the party. Problem it that the problems call for someone out there speaking out regularly and clearly.

I hope they get it together but the misguided notion he can do it alone is too much.

[Maat]

45. MadFloridian:

Let me know the name of the individual(s) who told him - not to do anything but organize in the background.

We need to ensure that they are not re-elected to whatever position they hold.

[Peggy Day]

38. link to donate?

[ClintonTyree]

39. Skinner?

Was there ever a final tally on the amount DUers gave in our "mini pledge drive" after his election? Just wondering, it must have been a sizable chunk of change? :shrug:

[cascadiance]

41. I donated $50 *and* joined the Democratic Party after Dean got it...

And am waiting for the sparks to start to fly soon!

Go Dean! Bring back "We the People" to be in style again!

[woosh]

42. party enrollment must be way up.

it was a good decision all-around.

[Dream of the Flood]

43. Just added my $25

Wish it could be more, but that's what I can do right now. As for party enrollment, Dean's original run brought me into the party. His chairmanship is key among the reasons I will stay in the party.

[morffin]

44. We got Howmemtum Baby!

it is sooooooooo great having a real Democrat leading our party again! Give 'em hell Doc