Not that I miss meals, but I don’t get steady money for anything that I do either here or over at MoeLane. So a twenty looms in my mind now. Not complaining, just saying.

I threw in $20 for these guys.

So go ye, and do the same.

but I still managed to get $10 for Williams and Rubio…will do more on Friday.

in fundraising behind Deeds. Considering how quickly the VA election is, that is one that could also use some help.

I don’t give money to any politician . . . now perhaps if they signed a “contract” laying out their specific goals for the next congress . . . I know a perfect foundation for that platform . . . The FairTax.

More to come for Toomey in weeks to come, but that’s what I have (had) right now.

Chuck may be a great guy and hold all the right positions on the issues but if he can’t raise $ on RedState he’s not got to be competitive against Boxer. Whether you like her, or not, Carly has name ID, deep ties to donors throughout the nation and from what I’ve read and heard is solid on issues important to Conservatives.

Yes, these guys are deserving, but the wallet opens on 2 Jan 2010. Until then, please–all of you running for election or reelection–shut up and get some work done.

Methinks someone needs to IP check some of these posters.

I just broke off a $25 donation for Michael Williams. As a recent graduate, staring down ridiculous student debt and a mortgage, I have to imagine that there are some other RedStaters that can step up too.

$25 bucks is a week’s worth of lunch for me, but I am more than happy to cut back to two meals for the cause.

Who needs lunch for a week. If we don’t oust the Democrats then none of us will be eating much anyway. That’s the way I see it.

My husband said, he used to have more money until I joined RedState.

But you’re right, we should do what we can. Especially if we want certain results.

I do plan on giving to these guys, but I have some issues with this widget. One, it doesn’t show the total amount given. Just having that thermometer there is kind of… uninspiring. Also, it would be nice to see how much has been given to each candidate individually. If one is getting exponentially more than another, then I might be more inclined to give to the lesser of the four to help “bring up the rear.” Altogether, it would probably be better to just have the widget be a single donation tool, and then divide up the proceeds among the four. That way, it’s more of a single effort. But, I realize Restate didn’t design it, so I don’t fault you guys.

One other thing Erick–how about tacking this up to the top so that everyone sees it every time they hit the site? I know that 3Q deadlines are approaching, so more visibility would be helpful for them.

“Even Ron Paul’s followers do better than conservatives.”

As much as you might hate to admit it, many of us who support Ron Paul ARE conservatives. Instead of alienating Libertarians, Ron Paul supporters, and other groups that share many of the same conservative values, maybe it would help the cause to unify all of us against a common foe instead of trying to degrade those of us who might possibly be on the same page and who have proven that we have the ability to generate a huge amount of political donations.

The GOP gave us Bush. Then they gave us McCain. Both wishy-washy, “compassionate” conservatives.Bush was strong on defense, but was otherwise unreliable. McCain was a loon, period! What back-room deal gave him the nod??!!

Then the GOP failed to really get behind and promote Palin when she was the *only* aspect of the election that fired us up. Oh, and lest I forget, there’s a stinkin’ *DEMOCRAT* (Steele) running the show now…

Now here are four faces that for all I know are backed by the same, tired, weak-spined, do-nothing GOP machine and are just as beholden to it. Sorry, but anyone associated with the GOP is automatically tainted and not someone I’m going to automatically trust.

Everyone I know is more than ready to toss the GOP over-board and would *quickly* rally to a new, actually-conservative party. I know six people who would whip out a checkbook in a heartbeat for a new party led by Palin, or someone just like her.

Unfortunately, all the popular pundits and bloggers think that route holds nothing but doom. and seemingly wants to marginalize the one conservative figure who is kicking butt wherever she goes.

Well, fine. We may be stupid bumpkins who don’t know what’s good for us, but we are also too pissed-off to pay anymore. I know it’s not much compared to the party fat-cats, but I used to budget $1K per year to candidates. Now? We wouldn’t give a dime to anyone associated to the status-quo GOP if you had a cocked 1911 pointed at our heads.The only candidate I would be willing to contribute to now, is the candidate who stands for conservative principles *AND* works toward building a new party.

And I don’t want to hear any whining about, “you’re playing right into the dems hands”. I could not dig deep enough to care any less. That is where the GOP has left us. The GOP tried their level best to alienate us. Congratualtions! They succeeded!

Another paycheck coming in 14 days. Will be able to give again before the fund raising drive is over.

Ercik-I have donated hundreds of dollars to Marco Rubio and the story below will make me dig even deeper in to my pocket.

From AP:
LeMieux: Censure Joe ‘You Lie’ Wilson
AP: “That was embarrassing and shameful,” said LeMieux, who watched the address from the House visitors’ gallery. “Everybody in the chamber just gasped. He should be censured.”

The story above was emailed to supporters by the Rubio campaign. I support Rubio and blog about his campaign at voterubio2010.com

I live in Florida and I voted for Crist for Governor due to slack of any other choice.

I support Marco Rubio and know that he CAN beat Crist in the August 2010 primary for US senate. Crist is a politician first and does not represent conservatives in Florida. He is a pandering politician that will do and say anything to get elected. Advocacy is not his goal. He just wants to be called Senator.

I will continue to work for and donate time and money to Marco Rubio. Florida has a choice and according to the recent straw pollls in Florida, Crist may be in trouble.

Check out my Marco Rubio Blog a http://www.voterubio2010.com/

When I saw this post as I was essentially writing the SAME post for It’s Only Words.

http://itsonlywords55.wordpress.com/2009/09/16/washington-state-conservatives-need-to-step-up-their-game/

Erick-
I tried to add the widget code to my blog but it did not work. I tried everything I could to get it to work.

Anyone else having the same problem?

When I copy the script and paste in a blog post is does not show up.

I use blogspot for my blog.

Nelsa

each $25.00 next Wednesday when I get paid. I just started my new job so I get my first pay next week I am glad that it lasts long enough for me to get in there. I have given to both Rubio and Toomey prior but they are damn well worth it. I think alot of people just gave to Wilson so they might be tight this week BUT this is up for 14 more days people so just save the diary like I am!!!

Do the donations on here also go towards his own goal on his site? http://www.toomeyforsenate.com/site/c.nkLVJ6MMKrH/b.5389725/k.DE98/Toomsday.htm

on a bunch of gigs, sending the checks to my credit union in CO. Will make a small donation once they deposit.

When the GOP introduces a plan to get government COMPLETELY out of healthcare, I MIGHT send them some money-if there is any left!

… but Rubio’s site times out on me. I’ll send him a check later today. Already gave to Toomey last month and will send him another $100.00 this month.

I’ve also politely told the NRSC to pound sand. They’ve been sniffing around looking for a contribution, but I don’t trust them to give the money to conservatives. As Nessa posted above, changing the GOP is an inside job and that change has to come from us.

Tarkanian, WIlson, and for the first time joined my local Republican party. Being self employed, and unemployed, and therefore ineligable for unemployment compensation thats already more than my zero income budget can afford.

If things pick up I have a long list of people and organizations I intend to continue to support, I know it’s a catch 22, but I cant give what I dont have.

Not sure how to do it through Red State.

Go ahead and record it if you are taking stats.