Democracy for New Hampshire - Fund raising

Roger Chapin Needs Exposure

Wed, 13 Feb 2008 13:13:26 -0500

‘An Intolerable Fraud’

Published: February 8, 2008
An envelope arrived in our office the other day. It had the bulky, tawdry look of junk mail: pink and lavender Easter eggs, a plastic address window and a photo of a young man in fatigue shorts using crutches to stand on his only leg. “Thousands of severely wounded troops are suffering,” it read. “Will you help them this Easter?”

It was a plea for money from the Coalition to Salute America’s Heroes, one of the worst private charities — but hardly the only — that have been shamefully milking easy cash from the suffering and heartache caused by the wars in Afghanistan and Iraq.

The coalition and its sister organization, Help Hospitalized Veterans, were among a dozen military-related charities given a grade of F in a study last December by the American Institute of Philanthropy, a nonprofit watchdog group. These and other charities have collected hundreds of millions of dollars from kind-hearted Americans and squandered an unconscionable amount of it on overhead and expenses — 70 percent or 80 percent, or more. The usual administrative outlay for a reputable charity is about 30 percent. Money that donors surely assumed was going to ease the pain and speed the healing of injured soldiers went instead to junk-mail barrages, inflated executive salaries and other forms of corporate-style bloat.

ServeNext Presidential Straw Poll is NOW LIVE!

Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:14:02 -0500

The ServeNext Presidential Straw Poll is now ready for your vote! Designed celebrate the season of service, create some friendly competition between campaigns, and address the unprecedented critical food shortage faced by residents in need this winter, the contest will benefit the New Hampshire Food Bank and its local agencies across the state.

CLICK HERE TO VOTE NOW!

DFNH Fair Elections Conference fundraising appeal

Mon, 29 Jan 2007 11:00:12 -0500

As a co-drafter of the Request By Voters letter to Congress ( wethepatriots.org ), I have been working with Nancy Tobi to find workable reform solutions that support citizen oversight of our elections and election integrity. Nancy has been an influential and leading national activist, who understands the importance of the partnership between citizens and election officials in creating meaningful election reform. Your contribution to this fundraising appeal will allow Ms. Tobi to meet with top state and local election officials from across the nation and promote our efforts in working with them to ensure election integrity for our nation. Ms. Tobi has a proven record of success in her home state of New Hampshire in drafting and getting passed positive election legislation. We need this now for the nation, and your contribution will help bring us closer to that goal. -Bev Harris, Black Box Voting

Thanks for buying tickets!

Wed, 11 Oct 2006 13:27:46 -0400

Thank you very much for purchasing tickets to the DFNH fundraising event with Arnie Arneson at the Barley House. You're helping to grow the grassroots in New Hampshire and take back our state.

Your transaction has been completed, and a receipt for your contribution has been emailed to you. You may log into your account at www.paypal.com to view details of this transaction.

You may pick up your tickets at the door on the evening of the event. If you have any questions or concerns, please email program@democracyfornewhampshire.com
Thanks again!

Elizabeth Sanders, Treasurer

Campaign-contributions, state politics and policy

Thu, 05 Oct 2006 09:10:48 -0400

The National Institute on Money in State Politics announced today a new effort to allow anyone with a computer and Web page or blog to add data from its comprehensive database of state-level campaign-contributions to their site. These simple programming building blocks, called Application Program Interfaces (APIs), can be found at www.followthemoney.org/services.

"In the political world, transparency is said to be the best disinfectant against unethical behavior and corruption," said Edwin Bender, executive director of the National Institute on Money in State Politics. "With the development of these new transparency tools, we hope to empower citizens with the best information possible with which to measure the actions of both candidates seeking public office and elected officials shaping public policy.

To date, the InstituteUs outreach efforts focused on making all its data available to the public for free at www.followthemoney.org. But Bender said that the new APIs and widgets enable people following state elections or specific issues to showcase the information that is most important to them on their own web site, and combine it with their own information. RThis means that if someone is blogging on health-care issues, for example, they'll be able to add an API that draws down updated contribution data to highlight the points they're making.

Bob Bruce for Executive Council; Help me out raise Ray Wieczorek

Tue, 29 Aug 2006 23:57:11 -0400

August 27, 2006, An important message from Bob Bruce:

This past weeks filing with the secretary of state shows that we are on Ray’s tail. I need your help to out raise him for the filing that is due on September 6th.

read about campaign expenditures on the NH Secretary of State's website

With your help so far, we have raised over $ 20,000 dollars. It’s time that we show him that we mean business, that we are tired of politics as usual and we want to send a neighbor; not a career politician to the executive council.

The financial support of average citizens, such as you, is of the utmost importance.

Even though you may not live in District 4, the Executive council makes decisions that directly affect you and your family.

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Alexander Lee Shows the Way on Public Funding in New Hampshire: Most Exciting Register of Probate Race in New Hampshire History

Sat, 12 Aug 2006 07:49:25 -0400

By Ry Amidon

Alexander Lee is running for Register of Probate in Merrimack County, where reputedly there has never been a Democrat elected to county-wide office. Few people pay attention to this office, but Lee hopes to change that. His opponent has run unopposed the last several elections. Now, the race is on despite Lee agreeing to a serious handicap.

Alexander Lee is only taking $5 contributions from individuals, because he hopes to call attention to public funding of elections...and he has a sense of humor about what he is doing. Using a gimmick similar to Howard Dean's "bat," Lee has an image of a rising loaf for what he calls his "Raising the Dough" campaign.

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Senator Mike Gravel (D) Alaska to headline Bob Bruce for Executive Council Fundraiser

Tue, 20 Jun 2006 09:50:27 -0400

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - Monday, June 19, 2006 - Bob Bruce for Executive Council - District 4 - Contact: Greg Vine - (603) 899-5477 - www.bobbruce.org

CANDIA – The only officially announced candidate for the Democratic presidential nomination will be joining Bob Bruce, candidate for Executive Councilor from District 4, at a campaign fundraiser in Manchester this Wednesday, June 21st.

Former U.S. Senator Mike Gravel of Alaska is making a foray into the Granite State to build support for his own campaign, while lending support to New Hampshire Democratic candidates.

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Bob Bruce Fundraiser, with special guest Former Senator Mike Gravel (D) Alaska

Sun, 11 Jun 2006 18:14:28 -0400

Please join me for this great event featuring special guest Former Senator Mike Gravel (D) Alaska, who is the only announced Presidential Candidate for 2008.

www.gravel2008.com

John Edwards video

Sun, 30 Apr 2006 17:40:32 -0400

Watch former U.S. senator and vice-presidential candidate John Edwards speak at the recent DFNH fundraiser in Portsmouth. Laurie McCray introduces Sen. Edwards. (Requires QuickTime Player.)

Broadband version Dialup version

GRANITE STATE CONSERVATION VOTERS ALLIANCE RECEPTION

Thu, 27 Apr 2006 21:31:06 -0400

Enjoy conversation on New Hampshire’s environment & meet Jim O’Brien, GSCVA’s new executive director

ABOUT THE ALLIANCE
The Granite State Conservation Voters Alliance is a bi-partisan, statewide, non-profit organization dedicated to protecting New Hampshire’s environment by making it a priority for our elected leaders. In 2004 we:
• Published the first environmental progress report on a NH governor
• Defeated an anti-environment incumbent state senator
• Helped elect 2 environmental candidates in 3 open senate seat races
• Ran a radio ad campaign defending the environmental candidate for governor
• Conducted public education and legislative advocacy with respect to environmental and conservation polices and issues Here is your chance to support the political voice of the New Hampshire Conservation Community

www.voteconservation.org

RSVP by May 10 email mona_stephenson@comcast.net or 778-7970

Bob Bruce fundraiser

Sun, 02 Apr 2006 09:49:07 -0400

I am holding an April Fundraiser on April 13, 2006 in Manchester. The event will have food and an open bar.

Help to ensure change in November on the Executive Council in District 4, and lets send Ray Wieczorek a message that his days on the Council are numbered.

If you can't make the event and you would like to help you can go to www.bobbruce.org to make a contribution.

DFNH reception with Senator John Edwards

Fri, 21 Apr 2006 01:50:52 -0400

Democracy for New Hampshire Grassroots Community Reception With Special Guest Senator John Edwards

Thursday, April 20, 2006, 7-9pm

Featuring Live Music by the Jeannie Daniels Band

Wesley Clark Brunch

Sat, 11 Mar 2006 16:16:29 -0500

Please join
General Wesley Clark and NH Representative Claudia Chase for Brunch

Nine o’clock a.m. Sunday, March 19, 2006, at the home of
Viki and Roger Williams, 445 Francestown Rd., Greenfield, NH

Come enjoy spirited conversation, share political insight
and support NH House Democrats with your generous contribution.
Take the opportunity to meet General Clark in a small casual setting.

Due to limited space please sign up promptly.

CONTRIBUTIONS GO TO BENEFIT HILLSBOROUGH COUNTY HOUSE DISTRICT 2 DEMOCRATIC CAMPAIGNS:

Please give generously in this all important election year – Thank you.

_____ $25 per person (min. donation) or be a friend with your generous contribution of: __$50 __$100 __$250 __ $500 __ $1000

Please make check payable to: Chase for Change, 1097 Bible Hill Rd., Francestown, NH 03043

Name and Address please.

For more information: Call 547-6278

Directions: From Francestown take Rt. 136 to left on Reid Rd. Bear right for one mile to white cape on right. From Greenfield take Rt. 136 towards Francestown to Old Francestown Rd (right turn). Follow one mile to white cape on left. Follow balloons.

Let's Respond to Obama's Call to Help Senator Byrd

Wed, 30 Mar 2005 09:50:33 -0500

Many of you may have gotten this e-mail from Moveon, but in case you didn't,this morning Barack Obama sent out a request this morning to give money to Senator Robert Byrd (D-West Virginia). Byrd will be running for re-election in 2006, and has been painted as a target by the GOP.

Although he's gone against the Progressive grain on some issues, Byrd has been a tireless advocate against the War in Iraq and the Republicans' attempts to ram judges through the Senate by destroying the process of filibustering.

However, Senator Byrd needs to act quickly, the FEC requires him to report his funds on March 31st, and the amount of money he reports will be viewed as a preliminary barometer of his chances of reelection.

Let's raise those chances. You can help out Senator Byrd by going to
https://www.moveonpac.org/give/byrd.html?id=5282-2972781-t7Upj..XTimeeS18mDlnvA.

As Chairman Dean has taught us, any amount will help, whether it be 100 dollars or 10 cents. However, when you do donate, please make sure Senator Byrd knows his donations are coming from Progressives online and add a penny to whatever you donate, just as in the Dean campaign.