Hello everyone. This is an unusual diary for me but I thought I'd put this idea out there. We've only got 2 more weeks until the general election. I think one thing we can do, in addition to voting, to calling, to door knocking, is what we have already been doing in record numbers. Let's donate. Let's make October even better than Septemeber--let's make it a 200 million dollar month.
Why? My reasoning below the fold.
There is the obvious fact that if it is announced on November 1st that Obama raised 200 million dollars in October, setting an even higher bar, it will further demoralize the Republicans. And at a great moment too--wouldn't it be wonderful for Obama to dominate the news cycle of the last 2-3 days before election with news like this?
But, why, you are wondering, would we need so much money so close to the general election? As pointed out in a comment I posted to this diary, lawyers cost money. As WonkyMouse points out in the previously linked diary, Team Obama is going on the offensive and hiring thousands of lawyers to oversee and mediate voter fraud perpetuated by the GOP.
The more lawyers we have, the better we'll be able to stop any fraud that attempts to undermine President Obama's legitimacy.
Ways to raise money:
Some kids on my block had a bake sale for Barack this weekend. They raised about 150 dollars.
I've seen lots of people making posters and jewelry and selling them then giving the proceeds to the campaign.
Make a matching donation.
But more gear. (My favorite way of giving. In fact, I need another Obama shirt for my toddler, who just this morning told me she wanted to wear her Obama shirt to school. But it was dirty. Clearly she needs another one. or Two.)
Get stickers and yard signs for neighbors, etc.
Have an automatic deduction taken from your checking account. (This is what I do as well. It's effortless.)
Now perhaps this is a screwy idea and totally unnecessary. What do you all think? Can we hit 200 mil in October? Should we?