The only way to take down the current DNC, and drive the Liberals out, is to eliminate the DNC’s revenue stream. To do that, pressure must be put on all the major DNC donors to just stop giving to the current Democrats in office, and to the DNC itself.
This is something the Tea Party movement doesn’t seem to understand, and that many of you in the conservative and moderate ranks never think about.
It’s kind of like taking Al Capone down for tax evasion.
It’s not as sexy as protesting at a Senator’s office or holding a big “convention” in Nashville.
But, it will work.
Keep your eyes peeled for the current president’s repeated call to DNC donors to pony up more cash.
We’ll let you in on a little secret: the reason these donors give to the DNC is not because they actually believe in what the DNC is doing. They give money because they want things, and most of what they want is pictures of them with famous people to hang on their walls at home, or in their offices. Whenever we do special events here in Chicago, the houses we go to are filled with snapshots of the owners with every Democrat imaginable over the last 20 years. 95% of these pictures are taken at $1,000 a person photo-op meet and greets. Those political evenings feature weak drinks and room temperature cheese. Occasionally, here in Chicago, there are hot waiters in little tuxes, passing mediocre spinach puffs. If you are lucky.
We think something unprecedented could be mounted by the coalition of moderates, independents, and conservatives that comes here to HillBuzz, using our own fundraising background and knowledge of this scene, to drive a temporary wedge between Democrats and their donors.
We say temporary because it’s delusional to think you will ever cut the DNC off from the people who want these photographs of themselves with the powerful. That’s just not going to happen.
BUT, in this economy, people are already averse to forking out the money they used to for meet and greets. If heat was put on these people for giving to the current 60 Democrats in the Senate, for instance, many wealthy Democrat donors might find it reasonable to make do with the photos they already have this year, instead of ponying up the funds to take new ones with Claire McCaskill, Evan Bayh, Chuck Schumer, Barbara Boxer, et al.
It won’t even take much to make a difference, really.
We’ve organized these fundraisers before. We know how quickly panic mode sets in. If you are running a meet and greet for 300 people, and it’s two weeks out and you have not booked 200 for the event, then national gets on your case in a big way. If it’s a few days out, and you are not oversold, man alive, you are in trouble.
Very few of the people who attend these events want it know they are attending them. They’re there for the pictures, only, not so much the cause. So, using FEC records to identify the top donors to the 60 Democrats in the Senate currently, then organizing letter writing, email, and telephone campaigns to ask these top donors, politely, to stop donating to these Democrats will severely curb DNC fundraising efforts in 2010.
What you need to understand is that these big donors bring many smaller donors to the parties with them. If Mrs. Smith isn’t coming, neither are her assistants, or their friends, or all the people who want to usurp Mrs. Smith some day as the grand dame of the Chicago fundraising scene.
Convince Mrs. Smith she needs to take a break from politics for a while, and maybe fund the Joffrey or some other nonprofit that won’t draw her unwanted attention, and score a major victory for the American Resistance against the current Liberals in the Senate this year.
This is a mammoth project…one that we don’t especially know where to begin on, aside from starting with the five races we have already decided to pursue this year, with the addition of Claire McCaskill and Evan Bayh. McCaskill because we think it’s never too soon to start working against her 2012 re-election bid, and Bayh because the GOP seems intent to flub its chances in Indiana, so we need to be unexpected reinforcements in that race.
We’ve debated on whether or not to go after Bayh, a man we like personally. But, he’s proved his “moderate Democrat” billing was all just a lie. He is a major disappointment. We think he needs to be defeated. We’re tempted to make him an official sixth race for Action Items going forward.
It’s a very, very busy week for us here, but hopefully this weekend we can find the time to sit down and chart out solid daily Action Items for how to take down the fundraising operations of:
(1) Barbara Boxer
(2) Chuck Schumer
(3) Claire McCaskill
(4) Alexi Giannoulias
(5) Evan Bayh
(6) Whomever is running against Michelle Bachmann in Minnesota
(7) Nancy Pelosi
Now, our goal is to make a dent in their fundraising. We know we won’t ever take down their machines completely. But, we guarantee a dent will be noticed by national. If people who operate in shadows and attend these events just to get pictures on their walls suddenly start getting a thousand letters a week telling them to stop supporting Liberals, these people will stop going to these events, we guarantee. And that will cause panic in Senate offices…and that panic will be telegraphed to the DNC…and all Hell will break loose all over the place.
Trust us on that.
We’ve been there.
We’ve been on the receiving end of phone calls from people who are pretty famous, angry we haven’t filled all the tables at something yet, three weeks before a candidate event. If it’s already going to be a hard sell to fundraise for some of these races, we collectively at HillBuzz can be the straw that breaks the donkey’s back, and unleashes all manner of angst, tension, and pressure upon people who are taxed to the limits already.
If we exist for any reason, it appears to be this extra little push, laser-focused, and directed in specific places like this. THAT’S when we are truly effective…when we do things other operatives don’t think to do, and exploit weaknesses no one else sees.
We hope you’ll help us, because we think this is an Achilles heel the DNC doesn’t realize it has, since they presume their donors will show up for events no matter what…and we know for a fact that is just not true.
February 5, 2010 at 1:12 pm
how do i find this info for a state y’all aren’t working yourselves? i’m interested in va, but am unsure how to proceed.
February 6, 2010 at 6:06 am
That’s going to take legwork sometimes. Opensecrets.org or discoverthenetworks.org are great places to start, but you’ll have to hit the pavement to get the real nitty gritty details.
Of course, nothing ventured…
February 5, 2010 at 1:18 pm
I love this. I’ll start the effort with the Indy Defenders of Libery Tea Party group of which I am a proud member! We all want to say “Bye, Bye, Bayh”.
February 5, 2010 at 1:26 pm
Ooohhh… I am in Indy too!
Bye Bye BAYH!
February 5, 2010 at 1:36 pm
here is a link to Bayh’s top donors at opensecrets.org
http://www.opensecrets.org/politicians/contrib.php?cycle=2010&cid=N00003762&type=I
February 5, 2010 at 1:25 pm
From what I have seen about the convention on the news.. fundraising.. organizing ect is the point of the convention.
They are coming up with a platform to endorse candidates…
I was happy to hear they were not trying to form a 3rd party.
February 5, 2010 at 1:34 pm
I would love, love, love to see Boxer and Botox Nazi taken out of office. How do we find out who to out as their supporters? Of course, my dream would be for our horrible rubber stamp Rep Sam Farr to join them in retirement. The Tea Party people here in Monterey would be on board for this, I’m positive. They keep voting him in over he environmental protections he supports…the public needs to be convinced a Republican could do the same…without feeding the corrupt DNC. We need several Scott Browns here.
February 5, 2010 at 1:40 pm
You can search for contribution info at http://www.opensecrets.org and at the Federal Elections Commission site here http://www.fec.gov/finance/disclosure/disclosure_data_search.shtml
February 5, 2010 at 1:46 pm
Brilliant idea, Hillbuzz.
You guys are always ahead of the game.
Love. It.
February 5, 2010 at 1:53 pm
Talk about arrogant and shameless: Mary Landrieu should really not draw attention to herself like this. When is she up for re-election?
http://hotair.com/archives/2010/02/05/landrieu-to-republicans-shut-up-about-my-louisiana-purchase/
February 5, 2010 at 4:41 pm
I love the way she says : I dont need this job’….
Well thats nice. UGH.
Good Riddence!
February 6, 2010 at 5:07 am
She’s up for re-election in 2014. Which means should could kill puppies on live television and still have time to make a comeback.
February 5, 2010 at 1:59 pm
At Numbers USA we also flood their Fax machines. Is there any thot to doing that too?
February 6, 2010 at 6:07 am
If you can’t stop their donors, do everything they can to make their lives a living hell!
Go to their websites. You’ll find what you’re looking for.
February 5, 2010 at 2:31 pm
Unfortunately we have to wait until 2014 to rid ourselves of Landrieu.
February 5, 2010 at 3:17 pm
I am ready, willing and eager to send unlimited numbers of letters, faxes etc. If you would/could post the names and addresses of the targets we, here in miserable Chattanooga, are ALL IN
February 5, 2010 at 4:23 pm
Just give us the info and watch the fun, Boyz. I’m looking forward to being part of some carpetbombing of the financial supply lines of Boxer’s campaign. Let’s see her outspend her opponent 2 or 3 to 1 when all those fab fundraising galas come up with unexpectedly low attendance.
February 5, 2010 at 4:26 pm
OK, we need to understand the machine we face. Thank you Hillbuzz, I am a rookie and in full learning mode. I found other info I thought was worth passing along – An Inside Look at Organizing for America Part II: ACORN for America? and further down and An Inside Look at Obama’s Organizing for America Part I, you may want to bookmark this site for ref http://www.redstate.com/tags/index.php?tag=votebuilder
February 5, 2010 at 4:37 pm
I am your student in this matter! I will pass this information to as many Tea Party organizers as I can.
Thanks so much for taking the time to prepare this.
February 5, 2010 at 6:46 pm
Consider me in. I am from Arkansas and it is my mission to see Blanche Lincoln defeated in November. I will do my part.
February 5, 2010 at 6:51 pm
I know you want to see Sarah Palin and help Michele Bachmann. April 7th Sarah Palin will be in Minnesota to support Michele Bachmann. April 8th the Tea Party Express will be here in the Twin Cities and I don’t have all the details yet but I would bet Michele Bachmann will be there. We can use all of your expertise so if you want me to keep you informed e-mail me. You have excited a lot of ppl and I will continue to share your website on my facebook and twitter.
February 5, 2010 at 7:00 pm
First, investigate all the foreign origin donations that were sent to Dr Utopia.
Then realize the right candidate will receive money — look at Scott Brown! Those money bombs were amazing!!
February 5, 2010 at 7:06 pm
I FORGOT TO ADD — Investigate the legality of Union dues donations to dem candidates.
February 5, 2010 at 7:52 pm
Very interesting article Hill Buzz.
Thank you.
“Obama Tells Party Donors ‘Don’t Give Up’ in Fight for Agenda
February 05, 2010
More From Businessweek
Feb. 5 (Bloomberg) — President Barack Obama told Democratic donors last night to keep fighting for his agenda as he sought to whip up party faithful at the same time he is calling for bipartisan cooperation in Congress.
Last night’s fundraisers, which raised $2 million to $3 million for the Democratic National Committee, marked the second day in a row that he sought to rally Democrats. The day before he told the party’s senators they “have to lead” on efforts to boost the economy and “finish the job” on health care even in the face of united Republican opposition.
February 5, 2010 at 7:56 pm
RE: “Convince Mrs. Smith she needs to take a break from politics for a while, and maybe fund the Joffrey or some other nonprofit that won’t draw her unwanted attention, and score a major victory for the American Resistance against the current Liberals in the Senate this year.”
What a great idea!
Pressure, er, convince them that their donations on the politicians are a total waste of money!
They can get their pictures with famous people in more places that are far more prestigious if they donate to the arts, or museums, libraries, etc…..
February 5, 2010 at 9:33 pm
Being part of the “The Green Team” and as today was payday for moi, as I am still fortunate enough to work, I selected #1 and #6 for our choices this weekend. We all love Michele Bachmann, we all love Chuck [no demonsheephere] Devore. I look forward to learning how to do this with impact, boyz! I need to learn how to send the letters, faxes, yada…sounds like fun! And, here’s cudos to the “Who Dat” nation!! Geaux Saints!!
February 5, 2010 at 10:30 pm
In my family we always talked about politics, but we have never made any attempts to influence outcomes. Lead in the right direction and I’m sure you will have many followers to help you in your cause to save this great nation.
February 5, 2010 at 11:37 pm
Do you intend to publish the names of these heavy Democrat donors on this blog? Somehow show Algore’s Copenhagen gig as an failed example of this fawning? “Here’s what you get for your Grand and change!” I’d expect that alone to discourage them.
February 5, 2010 at 11:39 pm
GOD BLESS YOU GUYS FOR joining us in Indiana to defeat Bayh. THANK YOU
February 6, 2010 at 12:30 am
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February 6, 2010 at 12:33 am
Thank you for the tip. Actually, this is a stroke of genius. Writing letters to donors will be a hell of a lot more effective then calling some flunky in the Congressmen’s Washington office and getting jerked around.
Hillbuzz, I’m a local organizer for the tea parties and will be sharing this with the over 40 tea party groups in IL.
Thanks again!
February 6, 2010 at 3:09 am
If you refer to hard leftists as ‘liberals’, despite their tyrannical and illiberal ways, you have already lost the battle.
I can’t believe conservatives are stupid enough to fall for this.
February 6, 2010 at 3:11 am
The tea parties will not win until you break the back of feminism, which is the cornerstone of leftism.
Until that is done, the left will always be on top.
February 6, 2010 at 4:51 am
According to recent polls, about 1 person in 5 is a self-proclaimed leftist. Why this is and how it came to pass is debatable. What isn’t is the fact that they will continue to exert political influence. Can they be marginalized? Contained? Perhaps. Done away with completely? Nope.
February 6, 2010 at 4:57 am
It is not that we can’t think these things up… it is that it is distasteful… but they’re doing it to us (see California)… and they’re going to far (like with trying to force equality on healthcare / take away the right to pay more for a higher level of service if you so choose / use regulation or administrative law control over business to in fact control us… the people)…. So… I guess we should to defend ourselves… We don’t have much choice.
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February 6, 2010 at 8:13 am
The only one on the list I will not work to unseat is Evan Bayh. I am impressed by his willingness to stand up to the lefties in his party on healthcare and the importance of the MA senate vote. I heard him speak a few times on the campaign trail in 2008 (with Hillary) and he comes across as a man who cares about his constituents and listens to them. He worked very hard to help Hillary win Indiana, as did many of us volunteers from neighboring states. Whether he is reelected or not, I will always think of him as a good man.
February 6, 2010 at 8:36 am
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February 6, 2010 at 9:09 am
The scales are falling from our eyes.
February 6, 2010 at 9:29 am
Count me in! I’ve got a stack of envelopes and a bunch of stamps and I will write dozens of letters.
Hillbuzz, you are genius!
February 6, 2010 at 9:44 am
If you are paying “fair share” fees (union dues minus $1 for non-members) you should file suit to stop the payments. People win these suits all the time, and there are plenty of lawyers to help you. We won, and our lawyer was free. 80% of our Union fees went to Democratic candidates. Turn off the spigot/1
Right to Work Foundation
February 6, 2010 at 10:26 am
Alright, I’m working on compiling a listing of all of Claire McCaskill’s big individual donors. If you want to work on writing some of them (there are lots), I’ll share my google doc with you.
February 6, 2010 at 10:49 am
Instapundit has provided some linky-love. Prepare for the Instalanche!
February 6, 2010 at 10:51 am
Please send me info about Barbara Boxer’s supporters. I will write all of them. She is a disgrace.
Of course, this is why they support her. She is a cheap wh–e (I mean, Vote)
February 6, 2010 at 11:37 am
A fertile field is GLB donors. They’re already rather brassed-off at Obama’s continued talk-but-no-actual-action routine.
It’s pretty obvious to them that important issues, like the Employment Non Discrimination Act, are being quite deliberately backburnered by the Dems. That they’re being played for suckers.
There’s already talk that the “GayTM” is shut. All it would take is one GOP candidate to be slightly less than fanatic about putting all gays to death, and he’d be listened to.
I’m not holding my breath though. Too many GOPers are too extreme about the issue.
February 6, 2010 at 3:16 pm
Zoe, I’ve never heard any US politician suggest putting gays to death. Perhaps your news sources, way over there on the other side of the world, are misreporting things?
February 6, 2010 at 12:50 pm
They aren’t “liberals,” they are Alinskyite radical leftists and they are now in control of the executive and legislative branches of government and a hair away from the judicial as well.
February 6, 2010 at 1:12 pm
Sign me up! You guys rock! You’re smart and you’re principled! I was never a Hillary fan (a confirmed conservative), but I was appalled at what was done to her in the primaries.
I’ll be checking back this weekend for ideas of where to start. I’ll help any way I can.
I’m in Colorado, btw. Bennet is a toss-up. I’m going to take the information I learn here and also apply it to our state.
February 6, 2010 at 1:43 pm
Might help if the letters had an anti-incumbent, time for a senator to retire, tone instead of an anti-democrat. Make it unfashionable to be associated with the same old politicians who’ve been there forever. The country is very much in a “throw the bums out” mood, so why would you want a picture with a politician who is yesterday’s news? Who wants to be in a picture with someone who hasn’t aged well?
February 6, 2010 at 3:11 pm
“The only way to take down the current DNC, and drive the Liberals out, is to eliminate the DNC’s revenue stream. To do that, pressure must be put on all the major DNC donors to just stop giving to the current Democrats in office, and to the DNC itself.”
Starting with Soros.
February 6, 2010 at 5:23 pm
America’s Universities deserve the same treatment. Focus on the donors and create “ratings” based on quality of education delivered and robustness of curriculum. Victor Davis Hanson suggested in a recent article that if there were university exit exams, some small classically inspired colleges would outpace many top universities. Hmmm!
February 6, 2010 at 6:20 pm
The Marxist Rot…House of Kennedy 1962
SEIU, AFSCME, NEA, AFL-CIO, Change to Win.
Take down the Soviet Unions and the country will flourish again.
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