I just gave Howard Dean $200

[ThorsteinVeblen]

That means I have $1800 I can still legally give him before the end of the election cycle.

This is the first time I have ever contributed money to a political candidate.

[alcuno]

1. Good going! I've contributed a similar amount and I don't know if I'm

voting for him. Does the government match all contributions up to $250? That's what I heard.

[Demobrat]

2. I have never given money to a political candidate,

except McBride, Jeb Bush's opponent in Fla., either. But I think it's just as important to add to Dean's body count as to contribute money. So my $2000 is getting parcelled out. I want to contribute to every fundraiser he has, even if it's just $20.

[dajabr]

3. I'm thinking of a quote from "Goodfellas"

:evilgrin:

Anyway, great job!

[Larkspur]

4. Congrats!

I haven't donated as much yet, but have been buying Meetup packs for our Meetups in Eastern CT. In August, I should be able to double my donations.

[dajabr]

5. At least you know it will go towards something usefull

If I was a Kerry supporter, I'd be a little concerned about how my money was being spent (Guess being a "Real Liberal" can make someone quite hungry):

What an impressive list of establishments! Quite attractive to "Fat Cats" I'd say...

Sheraton Boston, Boston, MA
$58,318
3/21/2003
Catering

Cipriani 42nd Street LLC, New York, NY
$29,524
3/7/2003
Catering

The Palace Hotel, Long Beach, CA
$27,163
4/4/2003
Catering

Cipriani 42nd Street LLC, New York, NY
$20,000
2/19/2003
Catering

The Yale Club of New York City, New York, NY
$17,521
6/10/2003
Catering

Pines Manor, Edison, NJ
$16,585
4/2/2003
Catering

Cipriani 42nd Street LLC, New York, NY
$13,965
3/12/2003
Catering

Hyatt Regency Washington, Washington, DC
$13,782
5/21/2003
Catering

Abbey Event Services, Houston, TX
$13,634
3/4/2003
Catering

The Kitchen, Pasadena, CA
$12,292
3/20/2003
Catering

Gatehouse Restaurant and Catering Company, Provide
$9,991
4/23/2003
Catering

Design Cuisine, Arlington, VA
$7,644
3/4/2003
Catering

Design Cuisine, Arlington, VA
$7,348
4/9/2003
Catering

Fairmont Copley Plaza, Boston, MA
$7,196
6/16/2003
Catering

Along Came Mary Productions, Los Angeles, CA
$6,849
2/20/2003
Catering

Hyatt Regency Washington, Washington, DC
$6,365
5/21/2003
Catering

Hotel Pontchartrain, Detroit, MI
$6,309
4/23/2003
Catering

Omni Parker House, Boston, MA
$5,209
6/16/2003
Catering

The Palace Hotel, Long Beach, CA
$5,000
4/4/2003
Catering

Bacchus Market & Catering, Mid City West, PA
$4,993
4/3/2003
Catering

The Catered Affair, Hingham, MA
$4,954
1/3/2003
Catering

Hotel Fort Des Moines, Des Moines, IA
$4,884
2/11/2003
Catering

Waterfront Restaurant and Cafe, San Francisco, CA
$4,818
4/4/2003
Catering

The Chicago Firehouse, Chicago, IL
$4,693
4/23/2003
Catering

Thierry's Catering, Miami, FL
$4,500
3/19/2003
Catering

Sheraton Boston, Boston, MA
$4,385
3/2/2003
Catering

Tampa Marriott Waterside Hotel, Tampa, FL
$4,358
4/22/2003
Catering

Regency Hotel New York, New York, NY
$4,288
4/4/2003
Catering

HD Productions, Morgan, NJ
$4,074
4/9/2003
Catering

Design Cuisine, Arlington, VA
$4,070
1/8/2003
Catering

Eleven Madison Park, New York, NY
$3,945
6/16/2003
Catering

Design Cuisine, Arlington, VA
$3,719
2/19/2003
Catering

Credit Suisse First Boston, New York, NY
$3,575
1/2/2003
Catering

Theater Square Grill, Newark, NJ
$3,465
4/4/2003
Catering

Indiana Market & Catering, New York, NY
$3,409
6/16/2003
Catering

City Girl Caffe & Catering, Cambridge, MA
$3,016
5/16/2003
Catering

Design Cuisine, Arlington, VA
$2,925
6/10/2003
Catering

A. Falcone Catering, Cherry Hill, NJ
$2,923
4/9/2003
Catering

Laurie Waters dba Boston Provisions, Inc., Boston,
$2,823
4/21/2003
Catering

Proof of the Pudding, Atlanta, GA
$2,750
4/23/2003
Catering

Phoenix Park Hotel, Washington, DC
$2,665
3/2/2003
Catering

Design Cuisine, Arlington, VA
$2,647
3/4/2003
Catering

Indiana Market & Catering, New York, NY
$2,579
6/16/2003
Catering

L'Orangerie, Los Angeles, CA
$2,500
6/16/2003
Catering

The Yale Club of New York City, New York, NY
$2,486
4/16/2003
Catering

Omni Parker House, Boston, MA
$2,428
5/21/2003
Catering

Decatur House, Washington, DC
$2,425
2/19/2003
Catering

Holiday Inn Des Moines, Des Moines, IA
$2,282
5/21/2003
Catering

Boston Harbor Hotel, Boston, MA
$2,223
4/4/2003
Catering

Detroit Marriott Renaissance Center, Detroit, MI
$2,222
6/3/2003
Catering

Clean Plate Club Catering, Nashville, TN
$2,100
4/22/2003
Catering

Design Cuisine, Arlington, VA
$2,058
3/4/2003
Catering

Helen Barbiero, Cold Spring Harbor, NY
$2,000
6/25/2003
Catering

Hilton Hotels San Diego, San Diego, CA
$2,000
3/2/2003
Catering

Regency Hotel New York, New York, NY
$2,000
4/4/2003
Catering

Clean Plate Club Catering, Nashville, TN
$1,957
6/10/2003
Catering

Little Rock Club, Little Rock, AR
$1,894
4/28/2003
Catering

The River Club, Jacksonville, FL
$1,869
5/21/2003
Catering

Governors Club of the Palm Beaches, West Palm Beac
$1,861
4/23/2003
Catering

http://www.opensecrets.org/presidential/expend.asp?ID=N00000245&cycle=2004&Sort=X&Page=1

[ThorsteinVeblen]

6. Who's eating all that FOOD?

It ain't the grassroots contributors, I can tell you that - oh I forgot, Kerry doesn't have any grassroots contributors.

Duh!

[dajabr]

8. Sad thing is...

That's not even the full list! :wtf:

Here's Dean's list for camparison:

Capital City Brewing Co., Washington, DC
$3,840
2/28/2003
Catering

Marvin McGraw, Fairfax Station, VA
$3,120
6/18/2003
Catering

Federal Reserve of Renissance City, Providence, RI
$3,089
3/26/2003
Catering

Silver Spoon Productions, Columbia, SC
$3,000
3/17/2003
Catering

La Bonne Maison, Watertown, MA
$2,639
1/24/2003
Catering

Jeff Baker, Boston, MA
$2,400
1/24/2003
Catering

Hancock Ron, Ft Lauderdale, FL
$1,036
1/12/2003
Catering

Swartz Robert, Ft Lauderdale, FL
$1,036
1/12/2003
Catering

O'Connor Martha, Brattleboro, VT
$889
1/9/2003
Catering

O'Connor Timothy, Brattleboro, VT
$889
1/9/2003
Catering

O'Connor Timothy, Brattleboro, VT
$889
1/9/2003
Catering

Julie Tagen, Silver Springs, MD
$634
1/30/2003
Catering

University of South Carolina, Columbia, SC
$450
5/2/2003
Catering

Corroon Chrisopher, Park City, UT
$311
1/3/2003
Catering

Corroon Peter, Park City, UT
$311
1/3/2003
Catering

Doug Jutte, San Francisco, CA
$309
2/13/2003
Catering

Susan Elliot, Underhill, VT
$265
5/31/2003
Catering

Domino's Pizza, Londonberry, NH
$253
6/26/2003
Catering

MANTRA, Boston, MA
$229
2/12/2003
Catering

Athens Restaurant, Manchester, NH
$220
4/17/2003
Catering

MOD, New York, NY
$200
4/2/2003
Catering

Dominos Pizza, Des Moines, IA
$171
6/25/2003
Catering

Donny's NY Pizza, S. Burlington, VT
$151
4/1/2003
Catering

Ben & Jerry's, Burlington, VT
$70
5/6/2003
Catering

Lancaster House of Pizza, Lancaster, NH
$60
6/26/2003
Catering

Daily Grill 22, Encino, CA
$59
4/29/2003
Catering

Applebees, Dubuque, IA
$53
4/26/2003
Catering

Brady St. Chophouse, Davenport, IA
$38
5/19/2003
Catering

Abigail M. Trebilcock, Burlington, VT
$36
5/22/2003
Catering

Hannaford's, Manchester, NH
$34
6/16/2003
Catering

Hannaford's, Manchester, NH
$34
6/30/2003
Catering

SPAGO, Palo Alto, CA
$34
4/29/2003
Catering

Stephanie Triplett, Burlington, VT
$29
5/31/2003
Catering

Merrimack Restaurant, Manchester, NH
$23
3/21/2003
Catering

N.E.C.I., Essex, VT
$23
2/7/2003
Catering

JD's Tavern, Manchester, NH
$21
2/6/2003
Catering

Northland's Restaurant, Berlin, NH
$21
5/25/2003
Catering

Merrimack Restaurant, Manchester, NH
$20
3/21/2003
Catering

Tupelo Grill, New York, NY
$20
4/4/2003
Catering

One Ninety Nine Club, Atlanta, GA
$247
1/22/2003
Catering Expense

Bread & Chocolate, Washington, DC
$53
1/24/2003
Catering Expense

http://www.opensecrets.org/presidential/expend.asp?ID=N00025663&cycle=2004&Sort=X&Page=6

[caledesi]

7. Wow! I am impressed TV! I never donated until Dean either.

[Pavlovs DiOgie]

9. What I love about Dean's campaign...

...is that small donations really do count. I have donated all I can right now ($50) but every paycheck I am able I'll donate. It's neat knowing that you don't have to be a bigwig to be heard. Someone on his blog today posted that there should be a blog topic reminding people of Dean's interview on Larry King Live tonight. Not an hour later one was posted. I'm ever impressed at how they read the blog and listen to good ideas.

Did you see the story on today's blog about the woman who donated her $400 tax refund check and sent in a press release about it? She got a personal call from Gov. Dean: "Governor Dean called me to personally thank me for my contribution! It took every bit of poise and self-containment I possess not to spaz out. But he is so personable, and interested in the situations of his supporters."

[dajabr]

11. Posted about the refund check the other day...

http://www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=show_topic&forum=108&topic_id=9824&mesg_id=9824

:hi:

[Pavlovs DiOgie]

12. She posted a new thread on the blog today

It's worth the read

www.blogforamerica.com

[dajabr]

13. Didn't realize it was new...

Thought it was just a re-post. I'll check it out. Thanks!

[tsipple]

10. $2000 Primary, $2000 General

I think those are the limits. Plus the same amount for your spouse. (Anyone know for sure?) $200 is awesome!

[Ripley]

14. WOW TV!

I gave $25 a month ago and that was the first time for me as well.

I plan on giving more down the road, but incrementally. I think he'll really need the money next summer, so let's not blow it all now!

[The Sushi Bandit]

15. And I gave Kucinich $150.00

and I can still give $1,850.00!!