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Union: 'Members Win Big Gains' through new Wellsville labor contract with Dresser-Rand Siemens (Original Post) Omaha Steve Aug 2015 OP
I've donated to ACT BLUE many times. However, I've started AikidoSoul Aug 2015 #1
Our four DU links go directly to the specified candidate Omaha Steve Aug 2015 #2
Results of donations yesterday 8-11-15 Omaha Steve Aug 2015 #3

AikidoSoul

(2,150 posts)
1. I've donated to ACT BLUE many times. However, I've started
Wed Aug 12, 2015, 09:36 AM
Aug 2015

to simplify the transaction by going directly to candidate websites to donate. That way I'm more confident my money goes to the candidate of my choice.



Omaha Steve

(103,330 posts)
2. Our four DU links go directly to the specified candidate
Wed Aug 12, 2015, 09:49 AM
Aug 2015

There is no other middle man. The candidate only pays the credit card fee by law. The DU has raised over $11,000 since May 1 for the four candidates.

http://support.actblue.com/faq#q15

WHERE DOES MY MONEY GO?

It goes directly to the candidate or cause you specify when you give. Campaigns and organizations use the fundraising software on our site to enable you to make your contribution. We act as the conduit for your contribution, passing the donation on. The cost of processing the contribution (mostly credit card fees), comes out of your contribution. We are legally required to charge that fee.

As a non-profit, tips are how we pay our bills. We don’t profit from the contributions going through our site. You can add your tip on the contribution form where you enter your credit card information.

Fees all vendors pay to use your credit card from a vendors perspective: http://paysimple.com/credit_card_rates_explained.html

IF you give a tip it goes to Act Blue, the most successful Democratic $ raising PAC for their in house expenses like rent, payroll, IT, etc.

NYT: How ActBlue Became a Powerful Force in Fund-Raising: http://www.nytimes.com/2014/10/09/upshot/how-actblue-became-a-powerful-force-in-fund-raising.html?abt=0002&abg=1


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

Donate to DU for Hillary at Act Blue: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/duforhillary

Donate to DU for O'Malley at Act Blue: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/duforomalley

Donate to DU for Grayson for US Senate at Act Blue: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/duforgrayson

I will NEVER start another DU for account at Act Blue. These are it through me.

OS

Omaha Steve

(103,330 posts)
3. Results of donations yesterday 8-11-15
Wed Aug 12, 2015, 10:36 AM
Aug 2015

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

Democratic Underground for Bernie 6 new contributions, totaling $130.00




Donate to DU for Grayson for US Senate here: https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/duforgrayson

DU for Grayson for US Senate 1 new contribution, totaling $10.00

https://secure.actblue.com/contribute/page/duforgrayson

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