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What is the best place to donate for Democratic candidates? (Original Post) hauckeye Apr 2018 OP
People hate to hear this, but I give to the DCCCq RandySF Apr 2018 #1
I agree. murielm99 Apr 2018 #7
Emilys List has developed a kamikaze mentality RandySF Apr 2018 #10
I am sorry to hear that. murielm99 Apr 2018 #21
ActBlue mcar Apr 2018 #2
ActBlue is a funds conduit. Blue_true Apr 2018 #13
Thank you for asking.........I have wondered this too. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2018 #3
People get mad at the DCCC every two years at this of year. RandySF Apr 2018 #4
I tend to agree with you, and thanks for your wise words. CaliforniaPeggy Apr 2018 #5
You have been good at alerting DU people to key races. Blue_true Apr 2018 #15
I should mention I do contribute to a senate candidate RandySF Apr 2018 #17
I prefer to donate directly to candidates, elleng Apr 2018 #6
Act Blue is not a PAC, but an online tool most Democrats use these days RandySF Apr 2018 #9
I understand that, elleng Apr 2018 #11
I have always used ActBlue, NEVER had an issue. Blue_true Apr 2018 #18
ActBlue is not a "branch" of the Democratic Party. Blue_true Apr 2018 #16
I know that. elleng Apr 2018 #20
Actblue.....imo Heartstrings Apr 2018 #8
ActBlue is a funds conduit. Blue_true Apr 2018 #12
The ACLU intends to be the NRA of the left. Since they are dot org Thekaspervote Apr 2018 #14
The ALCU does not find candidates. Blue_true Apr 2018 #19

RandySF

(58,899 posts)
1. People hate to hear this, but I give to the DCCCq
Sun Apr 8, 2018, 05:58 PM
Apr 2018

I would go broke and crazy trying to help every candidate I think is worthy of attention, so i just cover my eyes during the primary season (when people get the most agitated with the DCCC), give $10/month and trust them to make the right decisions for the Fall General.

murielm99

(30,745 posts)
7. I agree.
Sun Apr 8, 2018, 06:18 PM
Apr 2018

I gave to them this year, but I have another suggestion. Since so many women are running this time around, take a look at Emily's List. I have not given to them this year. But I like them.

RandySF

(58,899 posts)
10. Emilys List has developed a kamikaze mentality
Sun Apr 8, 2018, 06:31 PM
Apr 2018

They love getting in intra-party fights with other groups.

murielm99

(30,745 posts)
21. I am sorry to hear that.
Sun Apr 8, 2018, 11:22 PM
Apr 2018

I will keep that in mind when I use my budgeted money to give to political groups. There is only so much to go around, and I want to use my money wisely.

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
13. ActBlue is a funds conduit.
Sun Apr 8, 2018, 07:03 PM
Apr 2018

The tip you leave it to help cover ActBlue expenses. Some good suggestions were made, DCCC, local DNC, State DNC, national DNC, also the Senate Democratic Campaign Committee.

CaliforniaPeggy

(149,632 posts)
3. Thank you for asking.........I have wondered this too.
Sun Apr 8, 2018, 06:04 PM
Apr 2018

Now I'm hearing from the DCCC and I hesitate. But since RandySF donates to them, perhaps I will as well. I trust him.

Otherwise, I donate to individual candidates whose positions I trust. I especially like Amy McGrath of Kentucky.

Here's a link: https://www.amymcgrathforcongress.com/

RandySF

(58,899 posts)
4. People get mad at the DCCC every two years at this of year.
Sun Apr 8, 2018, 06:13 PM
Apr 2018

But I find it better to contribute to a pool than scour through 435 seats.

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
15. You have been good at alerting DU people to key races.
Sun Apr 8, 2018, 07:09 PM
Apr 2018

I trust your instincts on this. I will contribute to the DCCC and like Peggy, individual democratic candidates when they pop on my screen, as long as they are not in a primary with only democrats.

RandySF

(58,899 posts)
17. I should mention I do contribute to a senate candidate
Sun Apr 8, 2018, 07:15 PM
Apr 2018

I give $10/month to Jacky Rosen in Nevada because the state is next door and has cheaper markets.

elleng

(130,972 posts)
6. I prefer to donate directly to candidates,
Sun Apr 8, 2018, 06:17 PM
Apr 2018

not through act blue or dccc or other 'branches' of the Dem party. During any pre-election period, there are always candidates who stand out in my mind.

elleng

(130,972 posts)
11. I understand that,
Sun Apr 8, 2018, 06:32 PM
Apr 2018

and have heard, through the years, that ActBlue has been less than forthcoming with the funds We the People contribute to them to designated candidates. I used them as a vehicle a few years ago, but have changed my approach.

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
18. I have always used ActBlue, NEVER had an issue.
Sun Apr 8, 2018, 07:18 PM
Apr 2018

I think that I started using them when the "staff" was around six people. It has grown since, but I have never questioned the integrity of the organization. I once thought that it set the recurring donation automatically to recurring, but it looks like ActBlue leaves that up to the democratic campaigns.

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
16. ActBlue is not a "branch" of the Democratic Party.
Sun Apr 8, 2018, 07:14 PM
Apr 2018

ANY democrat can use the service to make fundraising easier. If you are supporting something other than democrats, you appear to be in the wrong place.

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
12. ActBlue is a funds conduit.
Sun Apr 8, 2018, 06:56 PM
Apr 2018

The best choice would be to donate to your state or county DNC. Next the national DNC. If you follow Emily's List, look at the candidates that they are backing. If you have family in the military, look at democrats that are former military. People on DU present names, but check to insure they are not backing just one democrat in a primary between only democrats.

Thekaspervote

(32,778 posts)
14. The ACLU intends to be the NRA of the left. Since they are dot org
Sun Apr 8, 2018, 07:07 PM
Apr 2018

And will not endorse any particular candidate or form a super pac all of your donation will go to the Dems!

Blue_true

(31,261 posts)
19. The ALCU does not find candidates.
Sun Apr 8, 2018, 07:21 PM
Apr 2018

If you want your money going to Dems, fund the DCCC, DSCC or the DNC.

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