We need to build a list of Dems to Donate to.

[scubadude]

We all need guidance on which seats are the most vulnerable so we can direct
our contributions to where they will have the most impact.

As a group DU has some clout if we stick together. We have already seen
gains due to our activism. It would also be great if we could generate
income to help Democrats were it counts the most.

My knowledge of non-local races isn't great enough to understand where my
dollar would be best spent. There are undoubtedly many people here who
could also use this kind of guidance.

Thank you,

Scuba

[NMDemDist2]

1. great idea for the research forum, here's two

Jon Kyl's opponent www.pederson2006.com

Shadegg's opponent www.paineforcongress.org

[catmother]

8. yep. those guys are in my state. nt

[ellenfl]

2. ok, i'll start . . .

paul hackett Paul Hackett
dr. phool (here on du for bill nelson's (dino-fl) seat)
bernie sanders (ok, he's an independent but he's good)
nick lampson (the hammer's seat) Nick Lampson
ted kennedy Ted Kennedy


ellen fl

[Dr.Phool]

16. I just reserved this domain yesterday

And with my limited (none) knowledge of web design, I put this up today.

It's only temporary. I'll have a professional do a job on it this week.


www.rickchapmanforsenate.com

[ellenfl]

23. thanks! i'll bookmark it. eom

[LSK]

3. donate to the DNC

They are building up the local parties nationwide. What you are posting about is exactly what they do.

[catmother]

9. i just donated a few weeks ago. nt

[Bluzmann57]

4. Got any suggestions?

I do. Elesha Gayman who is running for Iowa State House of Representatives District 84. She is young and has some wonderful ideas for the district, as well as the state. Eventually I believe she may go further if she wins this election.

[Tiggeroshii]

5. Here's a list of DCCC candidates

Just click your state and find your district

http://www.dccc.org/races

Also, here's Jerry Lewis's opponent so far. Hear about that hedge fund the press has finally mentioned? Lewis may have some issues, but Contreras is in desperate need for volunteers and money. Find Busby's site and donate to her, too... that's cunningham's district(fellow who recently resigned over conrpiracy and tax evasion.

http://www.contrerasforcongress.com

[Bluzmann57]

6. One more

Iowa First District Congressional seat is up for grabs. Nussle is running for Governor (aaarrrggghhh!!!) and is vacating his seat. There are three pretty good Democratic candidates running for the seat. It is rumored that the DNC is willing to pour two or three million dollars in here. Your donations would be appreciated as well.

[scubadude]

7. Here's a link a post that relates but it isn't enough.

It is titled "Battle for Congress Hinges On Handful of Races"

www.democraticunderground.com/discuss/duboard.php?az=view_all&address=102x2088693

[Lorien]

10. Here's a good place to start:

http://www.progressivemajority.org/

[BrotherBuzz]

11. Charlie Brown should be on the list.

He's a member of the Band of Brothers and is mounting a campaign to take Doolittle (Ca4) DOWN. That would be money well spent!

http://brown4congress.org/about_Charlie.htm

http://www.bandofbrothers2006.org/candidates/

[ellenfl]

14. charlie brown?! is snoopy his campaign manager? eom

[BrotherBuzz]

19. He's passing on Snoopy because he has the Band of Brothers helping....

[ellenfl]

12. is boehner up for re-election? also,

bill frist's seat will be open . . . IF he runs for president.

ellen fl

[catmother]

13. i understand there are some vets running. do we know who they

are?

[BrotherBuzz]

17. Band of Brothers

http://www.bandofbrothers2006.org/candidates/

[catmother]

18. thank you. nt

[InsultComicDog]

15. dkos had a good post up within the last few days

[InsultComicDog]

22. and Here,,,it is...

http://www.dailykos.com/story/2006/2/3/172120/2382

[Catchawave]

20. Sign petition to Draft James Webb -

Challenger to Senator George Allen in Virginia :bounce:

http://www.draftjameswebb.com/

[derby378]

21. If Cindy Sheehan decides to challenge DiFi - go with Cindy

We need new non-establishment blood in the Senate. All Cindy needs are some folks to help her keep her focus, and she'll attend the next SOTU not as an invited guest who gets arrested by cops, but as a US Senator who is all but bulletproof.

[insane_cratic_gal]

24. Hackett

http://www.hackettforohio.com/

[scubadude]

25. Thanks to all of you for your help.

I will use your replies as a base for future research to make my
decisions.

Thanks again,
Scuba