Hypothetical: IF a DUer was to run 4 DC, could WE pull it off grass roots style?

[Omaha Steve]

Read between the lines. IF a member of DU needed help and money before say March first, could we do it? This is a hypothetical question to avoid legal problems. Do we have any members that that know campaign law? Could we raise enough $ through a link on Act Blue that could be returned if we didn't raise a certain amount? Any thoughts?

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[lurky]

1. DC?

As in congress? I don't know the law, but I my interest is piqued... :)

[billyoc]

2. Do it, Steve...

Do it!

[Dr.Phool]

3. The answer is.....Depends.

Are you talking about a filing fee?

Yes it could be raised depending on the amount. On your FEC 1 and 2 (downloadable from the FEC) you can designate what to do with excess campaign funds. Donate to charity or return to donors (pro-rated after expenses).

I know from experience that people here will jump at the chance to help a long-time DUer.

That help?

[Omaha Steve]

4. Hypothetical

IF somebody was told show us your grass roots with a certain level of $, and the party will let you proceed. Things will fall into place from all the groups that you have been friends with in the past at that point.

[Dr.Phool]

5. If you're talking DCCC,

They won't even answer the phone unless you show them a minimum of $100k, and probably a lot more.

[Omaha Steve]

6. Hypothetically

Nope. It would have been local. But the balloon didn't leave the ground.