Operation Cheddarbomb update

[PeaceNikki]

We're at 9,792 grassroots online donors - just 5,208 away from our goal. Let's make it happen, people.

Russ Feingold's campaign is launching a new effort: “15 for 15 Cheddarbomb.” We'll match Ron Johnson's $15 million with the donations of 15,000 grassroots donors. This is our first-ever “moneybomb” or as we call it in Wisconsin – a “Cheddarbomb.” Our “Cheddarbomb” will show that my campaign can match Johnson's $15 million with 15,000 grassroots donations of our own – in a single day.

Contribute to our September 15 “Cheddarbomb” right now.

Our goal of 15,000 grassroots supporters is a pretty ambitious one-day goal, but my campaign is built on grassroots support, not on the support of Washington corporate interests. The only way to win this election is by having the strongest grassroots support and the absolute best ground operation. My campaign has already contacted 228,696 Wisconsin voters and opened 22 field offices across the state. The momentum is on our side. We'll win because we have the best volunteers and supporters, not because we rely on special interests and big checkbooks to help us win.

http://www.russfeingold.org/

[tavalon]

1. I don't have much right now

but I will help.

[PeaceNikki]

2. Every little bit helps.

He's facing a tough race, perhaps his toughest yet and his opponent's strategy is to buy this election. He's avoiding the press and spending a shitload on attack ads.

Thanks for your support!

[TroglodyteScholar]

3. K & R

Russ is facing a tough one this time around....

[PeaceNikki]

4. It's true.

He's one guy we can't lose.

Thanks!

[myrna minx]

5. I just donated.

:hi:

[TroglodyteScholar]

6. Well that makes at least four of us...

Surprised to see so little love for our guy!

[myrna minx]

18. I think people are just so strapped for cash.

I decided to forgo the CD I was going to buy and give it to Russ instead. It was a small contribution, but hey, it's the thought that counts. :D

[justgamma]

7. Got an Email from Senator Harkin about this.

I donated. Hope Russ makes it.

[PeaceNikki]

9. Yay!

Thanks for supporting my fine Senator (and future husband)! :patriot:

[KatyaR]

8. I just donated--

I would hate to lose Russ...

[PeaceNikki]

10. Not half as much as we here in WI would.

Thanks for supporting Russ!! :)

[jtrockville]

11. 15 for 15. Go Russ! I gave what I could. We need Russ.

[PeaceNikki]

15. Thanks, jt!

:patriot:

[wellstone dem]

12. I ignored the email I got from Russ, I ignored the email I got from

Al Franken, I ignored the email I got from Jon Testor, I ignored the email I got from Senator Harkin.

But I did not ignore your post.

Edited to add--just donated.

[PeaceNikki]

14. Wow, thanks!!

I am truly touched that Russ is getting such organized support from the likes of fine Democrats like those guys and you. :)

[Poboy]

13. Just donated.

I'm way down here in red state hell, and Meloncon is a pitiful campaigner. Vitter will sail on in.
Feingold speaks for me though. So does Dean, Boxer, and Grayson,etc...


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Dear xxxxxx,
Thank you for your contribution to our CheddarBomb.
I'm extremely proud of my record and I hope you are too. I've spent the last 18 years protecting and creating jobs in Wisconsin, creating legislation to help our veterans, and helping small business grow. And do you know something else I'm proud of? Every election, I've relied on grassroots support – not corporate special interest support – to win in Wisconsin.
I appreciate your generosity becuase it is people like you that create the grassroots support that keeps corporate special interests out of my state. Thank you for your support of this movement; I am nothing without supporters such as yourself.
Sincerely,

Russ Feingold
United States Senator

[PeaceNikki]

16. He also speaks for me and we're very lucky to have him here.

At a listening session in 2008 I told him that, as a political junkie, he's my "Elvis". :D

ETA thanks!!

[Cowpunk]

17. Just gave $24 I couldn't really afford

Then again, we can't really afford to lose Russ Feingold