tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post7010748287028113605..comments2023-09-29T06:00:09.242-05:00Comments on Julie Pippert: Using My Words: How to raise campaign funds using Miss Manners' Guide to Wedding Registry EtiquetteJulie Pipperthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03169574697104642479noreply@blogger.comBlogger16125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-31298201097818784692007-11-27T07:15:00.000-06:002007-11-27T07:15:00.000-06:00Heidi, my issue isn't that the top tier caps at $1...Heidi, my issue isn't that the top tier caps at $10,000 for groups and $2300 for individuals. <BR/><BR/>My issue is that all of the events cost up at that level, in the thousands, per person. In order to get the face time, you have to pay out the MAXIMUM. It's exclusive. <BR/><BR/>I don't even mind that the high-end events happen. I grasp that the candidates must raise unbelievable amounts of funds.<BR/><BR/>I do wish we could reform this process.<BR/><BR/>I wish (a) the candidates weren't so dependent upon private funds in such a needed high amount and (b) the fundraisers were balanced with "friendraisers" (see Leslie's post above).<BR/><BR/>I'm not implying a need for ONLY low level tiers (as per my suggestion).<BR/><BR/>I'm suggesting we need to balance it out and provide space for people less economically privileged, too.Julie Pipperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169574697104642479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-69751366419917059362007-11-27T03:20:00.000-06:002007-11-27T03:20:00.000-06:00Julie, it is awesome that you are going to the EPA...Julie, it is awesome that you are going to the EPA event, and I'm looking forward to getting a full report. I'm crossing fingers that your voice will, indeed, be back for the panel!<BR/><BR/>About HC, or any of the fundraising campaigns for that matter - would you agree that a donation can go up to $10000 if someone so desires, provided the tier *starts* at a respectable level? <BR/><BR/>Ie a chair can be $50 *or higher*...?<BR/><BR/>From what I know of US politics, the candidates depend *solely* on these funds to run their campaigns, and will continue to do so until there's some kind of reform. <BR/><BR/>But until then, how would they fund their campaigns if these donations were to shrink to nothing?<BR/><BR/>Of course, I am totally noseying into other people's business here -I'm not even American. Just wondering...is there a public funding system available to candidates??<BR/><BR/>HeidiFamily Adventurehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00093360285075029799noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-36745490544713559432007-11-26T19:51:00.000-06:002007-11-26T19:51:00.000-06:00I'm finally all caught up with you, oh most prolif...I'm finally all caught up with you, oh most prolific one. Hope you're feeling better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-53900318510381498312007-11-26T18:50:00.000-06:002007-11-26T18:50:00.000-06:00I can't wait to hear the full report on Tuesday's ...I can't wait to hear the full report on Tuesday's event. Best of luck - use your voice!Karenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09390898429089863816noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-37220465281979648082007-11-26T17:41:00.000-06:002007-11-26T17:41:00.000-06:00That bottom tier should be labeled "whatever you c...That bottom tier should be labeled "whatever you can afford". They're leaving out a big bunch of Democrats...even with Clinton's four tiers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-25664731141116768242007-11-26T16:47:00.000-06:002007-11-26T16:47:00.000-06:00I'm standing and cheering after reading this (and ...I'm standing and cheering after reading this (and typing! How's that for multi-tasking?).<BR/><BR/>Yay, Julie! Thanks for making history.dharmamamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04300114394099599509noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-79177560031578257232007-11-26T16:10:00.000-06:002007-11-26T16:10:00.000-06:00Leslie, I LOVE the idea of "friendraisers."You hav...Leslie, I LOVE the idea of "friendraisers."<BR/><BR/>You have some of the BEST ideas, seriously.<BR/><BR/>You need a guide for the rest of us. And I'm so serious when I ask that.Julie Pipperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169574697104642479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-50119498388378367132007-11-26T16:09:00.000-06:002007-11-26T16:09:00.000-06:00Jeff,I don't know that political contributions ARE...Jeff,<BR/><BR/>I don't know that political contributions ARE tax deductible.<BR/><BR/>I also am not sure what difference it makes state level versus national level, because states have individual laws about it.<BR/><BR/>This is what I found at my fave tax law site:<BR/><BR/>Charitable and Political Contributions<BR/>Home » Tax Law » Tax Deductions & Credits » Charitable and Political Contributions<BR/><BR/>Charitable deductions are only deductible as itemized deductions (thus, you are not eligible if you take a standard deduction). If your income exceeds $139,500, the deduction is subject to a 3 percent reduction of total itemized deductions.<BR/><BR/>You must have a receipt if the charitable contribution exceeded $250; cancelled checks are not valid unless it is under $250. Deductions are only good for the tax year – and can be post dated up until December 31st of the tax year (even if it’s not cashed until the following year).<BR/><BR/>Contributions to political campaigns or political action committees are not deductible. Likewise, you get no deductions for contributions to professional groups, lobbying groups, donations on behalf of individuals (even needy ones), or even contributions to for-profit schools or hospitals. <BR/><BR/>Source:<BR/>http://www.legal-definitions.com/tax-law/tax-deductions-credits/charitable-and-political-contributions.htm<BR/><BR/>I would check carefully.Julie Pipperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169574697104642479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-86549689459429004122007-11-26T15:40:00.000-06:002007-11-26T15:40:00.000-06:00Do you (or someone) happen to know what percentage...Do you (or someone) happen to know what percentage of a campaign donation is tax deductible? <BR/><BR/>Also, what do you get for the $100 G.A. spot? I'm guessing a remote big screen link-up from another conference room.Jeff and Charli Leehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13868852480996815442noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-38585825108425206862007-11-26T14:47:00.000-06:002007-11-26T14:47:00.000-06:00Your suggestions are great. I realize that these a...Your suggestions are great. I realize that these are fundraisers, but with the Educational Foundation that I Chair, we also sponsor "friendrasers" - they may not make us alot of money, but we sure make a lot of friends who later on may want to give us money when we ask.Lesliehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11994704664570840715noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-91189499295148744052007-11-26T12:40:00.000-06:002007-11-26T12:40:00.000-06:00Okay upon advice...I have contacted the HRC campai...Okay upon advice...I have contacted the HRC campaign and plead my case for a spot at the table (so to speak...I can lean on the wall, too).Julie Pipperthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03169574697104642479noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-13898887503467052092007-11-26T11:56:00.000-06:002007-11-26T11:56:00.000-06:00The $2300 is the maximum amount that can be donate...The $2300 is the maximum amount that can be donated by one person during the democratic primary. I think Lawyermama said that though.<BR/><BR/><BR/>The tier theory is a good theory.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-47066532561489445962007-11-26T11:55:00.000-06:002007-11-26T11:55:00.000-06:00I second your recommendation, THAT would be someth...I second your recommendation, THAT would be something I could do.Kylahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03311014761113076785noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-82225862947518884482007-11-26T11:25:00.000-06:002007-11-26T11:25:00.000-06:00Your suggestions are entirely reasonable and would...Your suggestions are entirely reasonable and would lead to a lot more participation. <BR/><BR/>And, btw, I had to suffer through the Barbizon School as a teenager. :) I suppose most of us had our variation of it.thailandchanihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10171731740204067889noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-66543049015066683692007-11-26T11:24:00.000-06:002007-11-26T11:24:00.000-06:00I would love to hear your take on the HRC event sh...I would love to hear your take on the HRC event should you be able to get in with press credentials (and have the time to go). Good luck with the EPA event...I hope that your voice heals in time.Suzhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14382885000205172615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13083972.post-51357339820710217272007-11-26T11:18:00.000-06:002007-11-26T11:18:00.000-06:00Great news about the EPA!So did you figure out tha...Great news about the EPA!<BR/><BR/>So did you figure out that $2300 is the legal limit for personal donations?<BR/><BR/>Are you going to go to the HRC event? You should try contacting her campaign and see if you can get in for free or with press credentials. I know a lot of people have been able to do that on SV Moms Blog, and all the related sites.Lawyer Mamahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06819273107327846943noreply@blogger.com