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| [19 Aug 09] :: For Immediate Release: Reichel for Congress Launches Money Bomb |
| For Immediate Release! Reichel for Congress Launches Money Bomb; Predicts Over $10,000 One Day Rake The Committee to Elect Matt Reichel to Congress has launched a “Money Bomb” for September 30th. The “Money Bomb” fundraiser idea, popularized by Republican presidential candidate Ron Paul, involves recruiting supporters to pledge to donate online on a specific date in the future. The Reichel campaign has chosen September 30th so as to coincide with the end of the 3rd accounting quarter. If the campaign tops $5,000 in fundraising by that date, Reichel will have to file with the Federal Elections Commission (FEC). Prior to launching the “bomb,” the campaign “tested the waters” for a week, by asking previous supporters if they would pledge in this fundraiser. On the success of this preliminary period, Reichel says: “I asked roughly 50 of our best supporters, and have already attracted well over $1,000. As we begin to really promote this pledge drive and attract contributions from progressives throughout the country, I expect that we will raise well into five-digit territory. We will quickly be entering uncharted terrain for a Green Party congressional candidate.” Since Green Party candidates are required to refuse all corporate campaign contributions, they are at a significant fundraising disadvantage compared to mainstream candidates. According to Reichel, “We don't need to match Quigley buck for buck, because we are going to knock on every door in the district and let the people of this city know that we are the solution to the two corporate controlled parties.” Supporters can sign up for the pledge drive on Reichel's Facebook page (http://www.facebook.com/home.php?#/event.php?eid=246317155586), or by filling out a volunteer form on the website (http://www.mattreichel.us/volunteer.php). The Reichel campaign will display a pledge progress bar on the website as 9/30 draws closer. ################################ |
| posted on 19 Aug 09 @ 03:56 back to news |
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