BREAKING Bernie news!!!! (UPDATED $ INFO)

[Omaha Steve]

Last edited Thu Oct 1, 2015, 01:38 PM - Edit history (3)

NEW financial info and more here: http://www.democraticunderground.com/128057206

News is below the Thermometer. Thermometers auto-update every few minutes with your latest total.

Donate to DU for Bernie at Act Blue here: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/duforbernie





30 days ago DU for Bernie was averaging $3,000 a month on $12,000. What I thought was an out of reach goal for this month was $20,000. I set that amount about a week ago. We had that Monday night.

Bernie is now OVER $21,000 before the midnight deadline for the FEC!

I can't tell you how shocked I am that DU for Bernie has raised $9,000 in a months time!

$21,113 / 640 = $32.9875 per donation. That is more than $10 over Bernie's national donation average.

Our new monthly average is $4,200 a month!

It's time I shared a secret with you. Back in June when I made the trip to see Bernie, marym625 made a simulated check (8.5x11) and emailed it to me. It was for $4,000 to Bernie from the DU Bernie Group drawn on Act Blue. Because Bernie didn't know about it in advance, it was decided not to surprise him in front of the public. He wasn't handed the check until he got in the car by his manager. The photo below is about the time he was learning about the check!

Bernie and his campaign check in on the DU from time to time. Wait till Bernie learns about this.

Feel the Bern!

OS

[ChairmanAgnostic]

1. But those H-arrow people keep saying he's tanking?

Who am I to believe? Oh wait, Hillary is planning a spontaneous announcement on that, after her polling results are in.

[Smarmie Doofus]

2. What is the significance of the FEC midnight deadline? n/t

[aidbo]

37. End of third quarter. FEC will announce fundraising numbers for July August & September soon.

http://www.opensecrets.org/pres16/candidate.php?id=N00000528

Those numbers at the link are from June 30th, the end of the second quarter.

[LiberalElite]

3. Thank YOU for organizing this -

[Snotcicles]

13. It's end of quarter reporting, I guess. nt

[central scrutinizer]

4. We chipped in $250 a couple hours ago

Our earlier $500 was before you set up the DU thingy.

[merrily]

5. I would bet DUers have actually donated between $25K and $30K, using checks, other links, etc.

This is great. We're it.

[malokvale77]

7. Yes merrily.

I myself donate with MOs via the USPS.

Many of us don't have bank accounts or credit cards.

[merrily]

8. Yes, and many reflexively click on the link when they get an email from the campaign.

It adds up, honey!

[Go Vols]

55. I just got 4 bumper stickers for adding $15

as a second donation from his campaign email.
I donate here as well tho.

[Elmer S. E. Dump]

21. I started sending $100 monthly before I knew about the DU group.

I'm still sending extra to Bernie, and also through the DU group. The more the merrier as far as Bernie is concerned!

[merrily]

24. I like merrier.

[Elmer S. E. Dump]

27. Yes, it's true. I was thinking of you! My dear merrily!

[merrily]

28. Awwww, thanks.

[marym625]

30. Hey!

That's marrier!

[Elmer S. E. Dump]

49. I so want to laugh today - but I don't get the reference. Please explain!!

[marym625]

50. You said

In this subthread, "the more the merrier." Merrily said, "I like merrier." You said, "I was thinking of you, dear merrily." So, I said what I said.

Evidently, only funny in my mind. But that's okay

Might help to know merrily and I have been calling each other marrily.

Just hope you have a great day and have many laughs throughout

[Elmer S. E. Dump]

51. OK, I get it!! (private joke)

BWHAHAHAHAH!!!

[marym625]

57. LOL!

[merrily]

53. "Might help to know merrily and I have been calling each other marrily." LOL! Ya think?

How was Elmer supposed to get the joke without knowing that?

Why, I oughta

[marym625]

56. well I thought the

mArrily might be a clue. Not really so private. A as opposed to E. But, it's early.

So, back at ya!

[Omaha Steve]

58. There is the check designer herself

[marym625]

62. So cool something I made was handed to Bernie Sanders!

Thanks OS!

[DisgustipatedinCA]

6. My 1st donation was solo. My 2nd, and all future donations,mill go through your front end.

Thanks, Steve.

[Hiraeth]

11. That is me too. I wish I could donate more money, more often. All my future donations will

go through DU.

Thanks, Steve and Mary!

[DisgustipatedinCA]

12. Truly, every dollar counts.

I can't give a huge sum of money right now, but I sent him some. And I NEVER donate to political campaigns.

[Hiraeth]

14. me too! This is my first time donating money to anyone's campaign. I have, of course donated my time

and efforts but, this is different. Exciting to be a part of it all.

[Juicy_Bellows]

9. Kick! Thanks again Omaha Steve! nt.

[WillyT]

10. Thanks OS... You Totally Rock !!!

[rhett o rick]

59. I agree.

[Plucketeer]

15. Just Excellent! nt

[Omaha Steve]

16. Who's supporting Bernie Sanders at Act Blue

We started out at the bottom. We are currently #3 and catching up with #2!

Here is the FULL list: https://secure.actblue.com/entity/fundraisers/39795

[Luminous Animal]

22. Wow! Excellent!

[greiner3]

54. Beers for Bernie at the High Horse wouldn't get my dollars;

As I can't stand hops and the brewing taste of beers.

But make it say Bushmills For Bernie and I'm right there!

[marym625]

17. Too cool!

Thanks for all your hard work! You ROCK!

[KoKo]

18. Thanks "OH!" I gave again through the "Act Blue Bernie" site

this afternoon to help with the deadline. I think Bernie will end up with more than that 1 Million today...because of the latecomers....!

Thanks Again...for all your Efforts!

[passiveporcupine]

41. He's already met the one million goal. But more doesn't hurt!

[HooptieWagon]

19. Since this is GD:P, we should also recognize and congratulate....

...the Hillary supporters for their 8 donations totaling $100 to the Clinton campaign via ActBlue.

[Luminous Animal]

23. : )

[ReactFlux]

38. link

snicker

[tomm2thumbs]

45. holding hat to my chest and bowing my head

(sigh)

[MrMickeysMom]

20. I think we'd even be higher up the poll, because I've been donating straight in response ...

... to Bernie's campaign (and also Act Blue) e-mails.

I do what I can. Congratulations to your stellar efforts, OS!

[mobeau69]

25. Here's some Breaking News: Bernie Sanders Raises More Than $24 Million Over The Last 3 Months

http://www.huffingtonpost.com/entry/bernie-sanders-fundraising_560c7ecbe4b0af3706df9023

Wow!

[lonestarnot]

26. Far out dude. Is that a tesla? Where's the tesla?

[7wo7rees]

29. Just gave $25

Thanks for all you do!
This is Ms.7wo7rees birthday and this is the only gift she asked me for.

[sabrina 1]

52. What a great birthday gift for Ms.7wo7rees!

[azmom]

31. Thank you. Wonderful news.

[JoeOtterbein]

32. I tossed in $5 tonight!

That is all it takes to change the future!

[Jesus Malverde]

33. Bump!..nt

[lostnfound]

34. Thanks! I just started a monthly donation on DU's ActBlue link.

This will be more than I've ever done.

[TBF]

35. K&R nt

[Paka]

36. I just hope he got my check in time.

Coming from Thailand, they can sometimes get delayed. I mailed it a couple of weeks or so ago hoping it would be in this quarter.

[passiveporcupine]

39. I meant to get to this sooner today, so thanks for the reminder

I just added another $25. I wish I could give more, but I'm poor and my cats are costing me a fortune in vet bills this year. This time, because of your reminder, I went through DU. Last time it was just through Act Blue.

I'll try to make sure to use DU from now on.

[beam me up scottie]

40. I donated $5 the other day and will give more come payday.

I had to give to Planned Parenthood this week too.

[Tommymac]

42. Bernie is not just a campaign...He is a now a MOVEMENT.

#FEELTHEBERN

[Duckfan]

43. I hope this is what Thom Hartmann means by....

Tag. You're it.

HEY THOM! WE'RE FEELING THE BERN ON D U.

[tomm2thumbs]

44. Thanks for setting this up and keeping it kicked

Reminded me just in time

[Enthusiast]

46. Kicked and recommended a whole bunch!

Thank you for everything, Omaha Steve!

[raouldukelives]

47. Kick! nt

[beerandjesus]

48. My 9-year-old made a contribution--true story

Last week, when he was walking into the local Bernie office with his mom, he found a quarter on the sidewalk. When he went inside, he told them that he wanted to donate it to the campaign. So they took it, put it in an envelope, and I'm pretty sure they gave him a receipt.... needless to say, he's pretty popular around the office!

...and i'll stop bragging about my kid now!

[aidbo]

60. Here's to the next quarter! And here comes the debate too, can't wait to see the surge.

[Angry Dragon]

61. I do not trust Hillary

it would be just more of the same